You have a drawer of invoices, bills and forms, and every time you need one you end up flipping through a stack. Scanning them is the easy part. Finding the right scan three months later is where most people give up.
A-PDF Paper Manager Lite is document imaging software for scanning paper into digital images or PDF files, then tagging them so you can search and group them later.
Quick facts
- Version: 1.0.0
- Platforms: Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7
- Price: $27 for the full license
- Trial: free trial version available
- Guarantee: 30-day money back
Key features
Batch scan paper into images or PDF files
You can scan forms, invoices and bills straight into digital images or PDF files, so a pile of paper becomes a folder of files in one pass.
Add properties like Amount, Invoice No. and Bill Date
You can attach properties to each file, such as amount, description or company, so each scan carries the details you would otherwise look up on the paper.
Group files by category and search them later
Files can be put into categories. You can search by name, path, category, creation time and more.
Clean up scans with crop, rotate and brightness tools
Built-in tools such as crop, rotate and brightness adjustment let you tidy up scanned pages before you store them.
Export as images, PDF, email or print
When you need to pass a document on, you can export it as an image or PDF, send it by email, or print it directly.
Who it's for
It suits home and small-office users who handle recurring paperwork such as invoices, bills and forms. The vendor lists medical records, insurance documents, mailroom work and check management as sample uses. It is a standalone program, so it does not need Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Pros and cons
- Pro: low one-time price of $27.
- Pro: a free trial lets you test it with your own scanner first.
- Pro: custom properties make scans searchable by invoice number or date.
- Con: the stated requirements stop at Windows 7, so it is aimed at older Windows versions.
- Con: it is a Lite edition focused on scanning and organizing, not a full document management suite.
FAQs
Do I need Adobe Acrobat to use it?
No. It runs as its own program.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. A free trial version is available, and purchases carry a 30-day money back guarantee.
What can I save scans as?
You can scan to digital images or PDF files, and export as images, PDF, email or print.
Can I add my own details to each scan?
Yes. You can define properties such as amount, description and company.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7.