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Getting Started with Docora

Add your documents, ask a question, get an answer. Here is everything you need to go from download to your first search.

Supported file formats

PDFWord (.docx)PowerPoint (.pptx)Excel (.xlsx)
Step 1

Download and install

Grab the latest version for your platform from the download section.

  • Mac: Open the .dmg, drag Docora to Applications, then launch. If macOS warns about an unidentified developer, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway."
  • Windows: Run the installer. If SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway."

Auto-updates included

Docora checks for updates automatically. You will always have the latest features without re-downloading.

Step 2

Add your documents

Click "Add Files" or drag files directly into the window. You can add individual files or entire folders.

Docora indexes your documents locally on your machine. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud. Your files stay private.

Organize by project

Create separate collections for different projects, cases, or topics. Smaller, focused collections return more relevant results.

Step 3

Ask your first question

Type a question in natural language. Docora searches across all your documents and returns an answer with exact source references.

Example questions:

  • "What were the key findings from the Phase 3 trial?"
  • "Summarize the indemnification clause in this contract"
  • "Compare the revenue projections across all quarterly reports"
  • "Find all mentions of adverse events in these case studies"

Be specific

The more specific your question, the better the answer. "What dose was used in the treatment arm?" works better than "tell me about the study."

Step 4

Get more from your documents

Here are a few things that make Docora powerful:

  • Cross-document search: Ask questions that span multiple files. Docora connects information across your entire collection.
  • Source citations: Every answer includes references to the exact document and section, so you can verify.
  • Follow-up questions: Refine your search with follow-ups. Docora keeps context from your conversation.
  • Multiple formats: Mix PDFs, Word docs, PowerPoints, and spreadsheets in the same collection. Docora handles them all.

Popular use cases

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Medical Research

Search across clinical trial PDFs, guidelines, and journal articles. Find specific outcomes, dosing, and adverse events in seconds.

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Legal Review

Query contracts, case law, and regulatory filings. Locate clauses, precedents, and obligations without reading every page.

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Academic Research

Build a searchable library of papers, dissertations, and reports. Cross-reference findings across your entire collection.

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Business Analysis

Search quarterly reports, pitch decks, and spreadsheets. Pull insights from financial data and strategy documents.

Common questions

Ready to search your documents?

Download Docora free and start getting answers from your files in under 2 minutes.