Those who despise being lost in a bundle of paper documents may want to resort to aid in the form of the OfficeDrop app launched for iPhone. The application seeks to scan, organize and store paper files, PDFs and other documents in virtual guise.
The procedure involves scanning of paper and managing it online in a searchable web-based document portal. All the uploaded digital worksheets and converted paper are touted to be available for text searching, sharing and organization on the device or on the app site.
Additionally, the facility constitutes a free plan that provides search, OCR and storage on the gadget and browser. Basically, the software scans files using ScanDrop on the computer and stores files which can be accessed on the iPhone.
Images can also be conveniently transferred from the phone after resizing and cropping it. This feature seems to be ideal for capturing receipts, notes scribbled on napkins, and meeting notes while on the move. The app essentially transforms paper into text searchable PDFs from just about anywhere at any point of time. These sheets are easily accessible through the device whenever the user needs them.
Up to 25 files can be transferred from the computer to the app that is viewable on the handset. Some of its features include the search engine facility, labeling, tagging and sharing of documents. Content can be shared digitally with colleagues and professionals.
The user needs an OfficeDrop account to avail of these functions. It includes a personal e-mail inbox that allows forwarding of files and attachments. The Mail-in scanning service digitizes the office. This feature is available only in the USA.
The online portal connects to Evernote, Google Docs, FreshBooks, QuickBooks and many more. The OfficeDrop account can be created using any of the plans. The current version of the OfficeDrop app is 1.3 and it is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It requires iOS 3.2 and higher devices.
The OfficeDrop app is available with free plans, single user paid plans and multi-user paid plans, the last two of which are priced at $9.99 and $44.95 per month, respectively.