Papermerge DMS
Organize and search scanned documents with OCR-powered indexing
Target Audience
- Office administrators
- Legal document handlers
- Small business owners
- Archive managers
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Overview
Papermerge helps businesses manage digital archives by turning paper documents into searchable files. It automatically extracts text from scans, lets you categorize documents, and maintains version history for easy tracking. The system supports bulk page management to fix scanning errors without rescanning, and offers custom metadata fields for specialized filing needs like receipts or contracts.
Key Features
OCR Processing
Convert scanned images into searchable text using Tesseract OCR
Document Versioning
Automatically track changes through multiple document versions
Custom Metadata
Create tailored fields for specialized document categorization
Page Management
Rearrange, rotate, and extract pages post-scanning
Web Interface
Modern UI for document navigation and management
Use Cases
Manage contract versions with change tracking
Organize receipts with custom price/date fields
Archive research materials with full-text search
Categorize invoices by client/project
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open-source with Apache 2.0 license for full customization
- Preserves original document versions automatically
- Supports 100+ languages through Tesseract OCR
- Web-based access from any device
Cons
- Requires technical skill for self-hosted setup
- Limited to PDF/JPEG/TIFF formats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Papermerge really free to use?
Yes, it's fully open-source under Apache 2.0 license with all features available on GitHub.
Can I search handwritten documents?
OCR works best with printed text; handwriting recognition depends on Tesseract's capabilities.
How does versioning work?
Every edit or OCR process creates new version while preserving original scans.
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