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# 📤 Smart File Upload Guide
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Readur provides an intuitive drag-and-drop file upload system that supports multiple document formats and batch processing.
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## Supported File Types
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- **PDF Files** (.pdf) - Direct text extraction and OCR for scanned PDFs
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- **Images** (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .tiff, .bmp, .webp) - Full OCR text extraction
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- **Text Files** (.txt, .rtf) - Direct text import
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- **Office Documents** (.docx, .doc, .xlsx, .xls, .pptx, .ppt) - Text extraction and OCR
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## Upload Methods
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### Drag & Drop
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1. Navigate to the main dashboard
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2. Drag files from your computer directly onto the upload area
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3. Multiple files can be selected and dropped simultaneously
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4. Progress indicators show upload and processing status
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### Browse & Select
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1. Click the "Upload Documents" button
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2. Use the file browser to select one or multiple files
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3. Click "Open" to begin the upload process
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## Batch Processing
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- Upload multiple files at once for efficient processing
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- Each file is processed independently for OCR and text extraction
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- Real-time status updates show processing progress
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- Failed uploads can be retried individually
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## Processing Pipeline
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1. **File Validation** - Verify file type and size limits
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2. **Storage** - Secure file storage with backup
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3. **OCR Processing** - Automatic text extraction using Tesseract
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4. **Indexing** - Full-text search indexing in PostgreSQL
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5. **Metadata Extraction** - File properties and document information
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## Best Practices
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- **File Size**: Keep individual files under 50MB for optimal performance
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- **File Names**: Use descriptive names for better organization
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- **Batch Size**: Upload 10-20 files at once for best performance
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- **Network**: Stable internet connection recommended for large uploads
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## Troubleshooting
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### Upload Fails
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- Check file size limits
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- Verify file format is supported
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- Ensure stable internet connection
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- Try uploading fewer files at once
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### OCR Issues
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- Ensure images have good contrast and resolution
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- PDF files may need higher quality scans
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- Check the [OCR Optimization Guide](dev/OCR_OPTIMIZATION_GUIDE.md) for advanced tips
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## Security
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- All uploads are scanned for malicious content
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- Files are stored securely with proper access controls
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- User permissions apply to all uploaded documents
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- Automatic backup ensures data safety |