Documents

Supported file formats (PDF, DOCX)

Clara accepts PDF (single or multi-page, text-based or scanned; OCR is applied where needed) and DOCX (Microsoft Word). Other formats (e.g. ODT, Google Docs export) are not supported — export to PDF or DOCX first.

File size limits and requirements

Maximum file size is 50 MB per document. Very long documents may take longer to process; there is no hard page limit.

Uploading documents (drag-and-drop, file picker)

You can upload from the dashboard (compact dropzone), the Documents page (main dropzone or Upload action), or the Upload page (full-page dropzone for bulk uploads). Drag and drop onto the dropzone or click to open the file picker. Only PDF and DOCX are accepted; invalid files are skipped with a message.

Document statuses (uploading, scanning, ready, analyzed, failed)

Each document has a status: Uploading (file is being uploaded), Scanning (quick scan running), Ready (quick scan done; you can run full analysis), Analyzed (full analysis complete; all tabs and chat available), or Failed (processing or analysis failed; retry or delete). Status is shown on the document list and on the document detail page.

Organizing documents with folders

Create folders from the folder sidebar or the documents page, and move documents into them via the list (select one or more, then Move to folder). You can rename or delete folders; deleting a folder does not delete the documents inside (they move to the root). Folders help you group by client, matter, or contract type.

Searching and filtering

Use the search box on the Documents page to search by document name or content. You can filter by status (e.g. Analyzed, Failed) or document type when available, and sort by date, name, or risk level. Results update as you type and when you change filters.

Deleting documents and data retention

You can delete any document from the document detail page or from the list (single or bulk). Deletion is permanent: the file and all analysis and chat data are removed from our systems. We do not retain deleted documents for backup. For full account data (including exports), see Security and Privacy and Account and Settings.