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https://github.com/PDF-Archiver/PDF-Archiver

A tool for tagging files and archiving tasks.
https://github.com/PDF-Archiver/PDF-Archiver

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# PDF Archiver



Archive all incoming documents digitally to access and search them in an easier way.

Transfer the sorted documents to your smartphone or make a backup within seconds.



* Scan all incoming bills, letters etc. and save them on your computer/iCloud in an *untagged* folder.

* Put the original paper documents in a folder, sorted by year. Don't care about bills/insurance papers etc.. Just leave all of them in one box for the each year.

* Open the **PDF Archiver** and start tagging. Your documents will be moved from the *untagged* to your *Archive* folder.



## :rocket: Usage

1. Scan your documents with [PDF Archiver for iOS](http://ios.pdf-archiver.io)

2. Start tagging your files on macOS or iOS

3. There is not step 3 🤷🏻‍♂️



## :scroll: Convention

* **Date:** `yyyy-mm-dd` Date of the document content.

* **Description:** `--ikea-tradfri-gateway` Meaningful description of the document.

* **Tags:** `__bill_ikea_iot` Tags which will help you to find the document in your archive.

Capital letters, spaces and language specific characters (such as `ä, ö, ü, ß`) will be removed to maximize the filesystem compatibility.



Your archive will look like this:

```

.

└── Archive

    ├── 2017

    │   ├── 2017-05-12--apple-macbook__apple_bill.pdf

    │   └── 2017-01-02--this-is-a-document__bill_vacation.pdf

    └── 2018

        ├── 2018-04-30--this-might-be-important__work_travel.pdf

        ├── 2018-05-26--parov-stelar__concert_ticket.pdf

        └── 2018-12-01--master-thesis__finally_longterm_university.pdf

```



This structure is independent from your OS and filesystem and makes it very easy to search files ...

* ... by tag via a searchterm like: `_tagname`, starting with `_`

* ... by description via a searchterm like: `-descriptionword`, starting with `-`

* ... by tag or description via a searchterm like: `searchword`,  starting with the term

* ... and even the file content: have a look at the [Pro Tips](#pro-tips)!



## :floppy_disk: Installation

Download it from the App Stores [iOS](http://ios.pdf-archiver.io) and [macOS](http://macos.pdf-archiver.io)!



Or clone the repository and build it:

* Downloaded and install [Xcode.app](https://apps.apple.com/app/xcode/id497799835)

* Get the project: `git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/PDF-Archiver/PDF-Archiver.git`

* Build and run `PDF Archiver`



## :mortar_board: Pro Tips

### PDF Archiver for iOS

* Scan your documents with the [iOS App](http://ios.pdf-archiver.io)

* Use the text recognition from PDF Archiver and use the tag/date suggestions

* Validate the suggestions and save the document in your archive with the [iOS App](http://ios.pdf-archiver.io) or [macOS App](http://macos.pdf-archiver.io)



### PDF Archiver

* Use the `↹` key for fast field switching

* You can use keyboard shortcuts from the [FAQs](https://pdf-archiver.io/faq)



## :interrobang: Help

* Take a look at the [FAQs](https://pdf-archiver.io/faq).

* Get in contact with us at [Discord](http://discord.pdf-archiver.io).



## :octocat: How to contribute

Rate the App in the [Mac App Store](http://macos.pdf-archiver.io).



All [contributions](https://github.com/PDF-Archiver/PDF-Archiver/blob/develop/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) are welcome!

Feel free to contribute to this project.

Submit pull requests or contribute tutorials - whatever you have to offer, it would be appreciated!



## :newspaper_roll: Featured on

* [Macobserver](https://www.macobserver.com/reviews/quick-look/review-pdf-archiver/) - How to Archive PDFs with PDF Archiver

* [iFun](https://www.ifun.de/pdf-archiver-kostenloser-ios-kompagnon-ergaenzt-die-mac-app-128930/) - Kostenloser iOS-Kompagnon ergänzt die Mac-App

* [Netzwelt](https://www.netzwelt.de/download/24613-pdf-archiver.html) - PDF-Dokumente einfach verwalten

* [Sir Apfelot](https://www.sir-apfelot.de/pdf-archiver-22021/) - PDFs verschlagworten, ordnen und archivieren

* [appgefahren.de](https://www.appgefahren.de/pdf-archiver-praktische-mac-app-hilft-beim-langfristigen-verwalten-von-dokumenten-220759.html) - Mac-App hilft beim langfristigen Verwalten von Dokumenten



## :book: Thanks and Donations

* [**The.Swift.Dev.**](https://theswiftdev.com/2018/05/17/how-to-use-icloud-drive-documents/) for a sponsorship option on a blogpost I used while writing this app.

* [**zngguvnf.org**](https://zngguvnf.org) discussing and creating this archive structure.

* [**Karl Voit**](http://karl-voit.at/managing-digital-photographs/) for the initial idea of a document naming convention.

* [**Nick Roach**](https://www.elegantthemes.com) for the [Icon](https://www.iconfinder.com/icons/1055071/document_file_icon).

* MAS Preview Sound: [Love Jones by @nop](http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Lancefield/50789)