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Monday, July 11th, 2011

OfficeDrop has just released an updated Android Scanner app to the Android App Marketplace! This newest version now supports Android v2.1, which means if you 1) have an older Android phone or 2) have a carrier who hasn’t yet updated you to the newest Android OS you can now use OfficeDrop!

Get the newest OfficeDrop Android App here.

We’ve also updated the app to make it clear that you can get a free OfficeDrop plan; i.e. that you don’t have to have the 60 day free trial if you start using OfficeDrop from the app download.

New OfficeDrop Android App

Whats new in android 1.1.3

NEW! Free account option with search, storage, OCR, online access and more! No credit card required, no trial period. Forever Free.
Use Android’s native document viewers to view documents.
Now you can share the original document instead of a PDF version.
Support for Android v 2.1
Browse by Folder view is now the default view
Browse by folder is now reliable in Android versions 3.0 and 3.1
Several minor Bug fixes.

Learn more about the OfficeDrop Android App! Or get it in the app store here.

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Scan to Gmail with ScanDrop Mac Scanner Software

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Scan to Gmail and Apple Mail with OfficeDrop’s ScanDrop for Mac

Newest version of ScanDrop for Mac lets users quickly scan and email paper documents, look up addresses, and use Gmail for document storage

It’s time to scan and share if you’re on a Mac! Get your paper attached to emails and out to your contacts ASAP with our newest software. OfficeDrop’s ScanDrop for Mac scanner software now lets users scan and send documents using their Gmail and Apple Mail accounts.

ScanDrop Scanner Software for Mac automatically pulls up the user’s Gmail address book or opens Mac desktop email programs with the scanned PDF already attached, making scanning and sharing simple, fast and efficient.

Use Gmail for Document Storage

With over 7593.522222 megabytes [and counting] of free storage according to Google, Gmail is becoming a viable cloud storage alternative. Why not store your scans in Gmail and take advantage of all this storage space?

OfficeDrop simplifies this process by linking the scanner directly to Gmail and giving users access to all of its organizational features. When a user emails a scan to their own Gmail account, they can now add Gmail labels and add an email message and subject line within the ScanDrop app. This allows for better and faster sorting and searching for documents within Gmail.

ScanDrop works with the majority of Mac-compatible scanner models sold within the last year. Visit the OfficeDrop website for a full list of compatible scanners. The software can be installed and connected in minutes. Download ScanDrop for Mac at the Mac App store. OfficeDrop expects to add this functionality to the popular ScanDrop for Windows scanning software later this year.

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How Digital Documents Get Processed by OfficeDrop

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

When you scan documents into OfficeDrop they are converted into text-searchable PDFs. A layer of text data is added to the PDF, which means that if you download the document to your computer you can cut and paste the words, numbers, etc from the PDF and use them in things like Word documents.

There is a lot of processing that has to happen, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and PDF creation. This takes a little bit of time, but thanks to some recent upgrades to our platform is faster than ever. And it should get even faster by the end of the month after some additional investments in the way our software interacts with Amazon’s processing centers.

Here is what you will see when an document is being processed by OfficeDrop

Once a document has been uploaded into OfficeDrop, it will appear under your Documents tab. If the document is still being processed through OfficeDrop’s system, it will appear with a magnifying glass symbol.

You can still share, download, and move this item to a folder or apply a tag. But it is not yet text searchable. Once the document has completed processing, the magnifying glass symbol will disappear and the item is now text searchable.

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OfficeDrop Quick Start Tip: Creating a Folder

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

If you have just signed up for OfficeDrop, creating new folders to help you organize your files is a must! OfficeDrop’s folders work the same way your boring old manila file folders do except better. Folders allow you to organize and manage your documents as well as collaborate with others and share your information easily and securely.

Creating a Folder in OfficeDrop

The folder menu is directly on the right under the Documents tab.

Click the Actions menu in the right hand corner. It will display a drop-down menu. Select Create. Create a folder called “Receipts”. Click “Create”. You will see your new folder in the folder menu. It’s that easy!

You can learn more about the power of OfficeDrop’s folders in our OfficeDrop Basics Help section.

Specific Help info is available for the following folder related tasks:

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DocketPort Scanners

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

OfficeDrop is pleased to announce that ScanDrop, OfficeDrop’s scan to the cloud scanner software, now works with Document Capture Technologies, Inc’s DocketPORT family of scanners. This means that owners of DocketPort’s popular scanners will now be able to scan to their favorite cloud services like Google Docs, OfficeDrop and Evernote with the greatest of ease.

“Scan to cloud technology is a major component of the global SaaS (software as a service) sector, which is projected to grow to more than $40-$50 billion by 2014 from roughly $13 billion in 2009, is an area that we intend to gain both market share and significant revenues,” said David P. Clark, Chief Executive Officer of Document Capture. “Partnerships with the best and most innovative companies such as OfficeDrop ensure that DCT is well positioned to participate fully in one of the largest current technology opportunities. Our image capture solutions as well as our ongoing product development are tailor made for this sector.”

Configuring DocketPort Scanners with ScanDrop

Now, configuring a DocketPort Scanner to scan to the cloud is easy. OfficeDrop has now published instructions on configuring your DocketPort scanner on Windows and configuring a DocketPort scanner on the Mac in the OfficeDrop help section. So, if you are trying to use your DocketPort to scan to Google Docs, Evernote, OfficeDrop or the cloud, ScanDrop is there to help you!

List of Compatible DocketPort Scanners

ScanDrop will work with the following Document Capture Technologies products:

We hope that this makes it easier for you to get your documents into the cloud!

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Vote On The Messiest Office!

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Over the weekend we narrowed down the messiest office photos to the THE MESSIEST! Now it’s your turn to vote on the pictures to help us pick the top mess!

Click on the image below to vote – there are some real doozies there!

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OfficeDrop Android App Launched!

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

OfficeDrop’s Paper-to-Go Android App Now Available for Download

We are very pleased to announce the launch of OfficeDrop’s newest mobile app, the OfficeDrop Paper-to-Go Android App! OfficeDrop’s Android App allows Android users to simply snap a photo of a paper document and scan it directly to the cloud. Within the app, users can organize, search, share and access documents from anywhere with OfficeDrop’s cloud filing cabinet. Also available for iPad, OfficeDrop Paper-to-Go can now be downloaded through the Android Market (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.officedrop.applicationactivity&feature=search_result) and will soon be offered through the Amazon App Store.

OfficeDrop Android App

This newest app is something that our customers have been asking for, and over the past six months it has become obvious that mobile access to our digital filing cabinet is a must-have feature. We know that the busy professionals who are our customers love having access to their paper and digital files from the road via our web browser and our desktop digital cloud connector. Being able to search, organize and share from the road will make it even easier to carry your filing cabinet with you where ever your business takes you.

Scan From Android

The OfficeDrop Android App also lets you scan right from your phone, using the phone’s camera to snap multiple page documents and convert them into text searchable PDFs. Some of our customers are already using their phones to snap photos of things like receipts while on the road – this makes it even easier to grab PDFs on the go. You can use it to organize your business receipts while travelling, share just signed contracts, get invoices back to the home office and more! Because you can pick a destination folder and add labels at the time of scanning, organizing is simple and fast. And since everything becomes text searchable, finding the piece of paper has never been easier.

Other Great Paper to Go Features

Compatible with version 2.2 of Android, the app allows OfficeDrop users to send documents straight to the cloud – either by taking a picture or by uploading files already stored on the device. Other key features include:

Search: Documents become text-searchable once they’re uploaded using OCR technology.
Tagging: Files can be tagged with keywords for easy sorting and retrieval.
Compatibility: Works on your Windows PC, your browser or your iPad.
Security: As with other OfficeDrop apps and services, all files sent through the system are fully encrypted.

Let us know what you think about our newest app!

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Scan to Evernote

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

ScanDrop – Scan Directly to Evernote

We are really impressed and excited at the traction we continue to get with our ScanDrop scanner software! When we get asked “why should I use ScanDrop to scan to Evernote” we like to remind people of the following advantages of ScanDrop’s Evernote connection – mainly that you can make important Evernote metatag decisions when you have the most content, right at the time of scanning:

You can pick the Evernote notebook that you want to scan into right from ScanDrop
Pick your Evernote tags prior to upload, while
Easy file naming makes finding the document even easier after you’ve uploaded it
Rockstar PDF and OCR – ScanDrop uses Evernote’s industry leading conversion and optical character recognition software, not the outdated software that comes with your scanner. If your documents are living in the cloud, why use old school software to make them searchable?
Dead simple PDF editing tools like drag and drop page re-ordering and simple delete, rotation, etc

We really think ScanDrop is the fastest way to get your paper into Evernote. Get the Scan to Evernote software! And remember, you can also Scan to Google Docs with ScanDrop! And Mac users, visit our ScanDrop Mac page to get the Mac scanner software.

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ScanDrop Mac Cloud Scanner Software Now in the Mac App Store

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Now Available in the Mac App Store!

ScanDrop for Mac is now ready for purchase and download in the Mac App store! ScanDrop is the simplest way to connect you scanner with popular cloud storage options like Google Docs, Evernote and OfficeDrop’s own Digital Filing System!

For a limited time ScanDrop for Mac is only $1.99, but the price will go up after this introductory offer expires – so get it now!

Click here to get the ScanDrop for Mac Scanner Software in the Mac App Store.

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OfficeDrop in Lifehacker

Friday, January 21st, 2011

OfficeDrop is offering a Mac version of the ScanDrop Scanner Software, for a limited time, for free to Lifehacker readers. You can read Lifehacker’s review of ScanDrop for Mac here.

ScanDrop Scanner Software for the Mac allows Mac users to connect their scanners to the cloud and upload paper to popular cloud storage solutions like Google Docs, Evernote and OfficeDrop’s own cloud filing system.

lifehacker-scandrop

ScanDrop for Mac Coming Soon to the Mac App Store!

We intend to release ScanDrop for the Mac in the new Mac App Store soon as a paid app, so this is a chance to get the app for free for a limited time!

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