Folder Scanning options and controls
Folder Scanning exposes the key controls needed for this workflow directly in the upload panel, so users can act before reading a long guide.
Free online PDF tool
Folder Scanning Online
Monitor folders and process PDF files automatically with private uploads, clear options, and a downloadable JSON result.
- Files stay private during processing.
- High-performance processing designed for professional PDF workflows. Secure, private, and optimized for both standard documents and complex high-volume tasks.
- Every tool page links to related PDF workflows.
or choose files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or your device
Files stay private. Temporary uploads are designed to be removed after processing.
Process PDFs faster with Folder Scanning
Start with the upload panel, use the visible folder scanning options, and download the result without leaving this page.
Start Folder ScanningHow to use folder scanning online for free
Select files for Folder Scanning
Upload the PDF file you want to process with Folder Scanning.
Choose folder scanning settings
Set the options for folder scanning and review the selected files before processing.
- Scalable PDF workflows, API integration, and folder automation
- Advanced SSO and air-gapped deployment for secure environments
- Reusable automation pipelines for high-volume document processing
- Uses a dedicated backend endpoint at /api/tools/devFolderScanning.
Download your JSON result
When the server finishes processing, save the JSON result and continue with another PDFForge tool if your document needs more changes.
Private folder scanning processing
Uploaded files are handled for the requested operation and the public page keeps the privacy and processing constraints visible near the primary action.
Continue after folder scanning
Related tools and the all-tools footer let users move into the next PDF task without returning to search results.
Common folder scanning workflows
- Folder Scanning for quick document cleanup
- Folder Scanning before sharing a PDF with clients or teammates
- Folder Scanning as one step in a larger PDF editing workflow
Folder Scanning features
Scalable PDF workflows, API integration, and folder automation
Folder Scanning keeps this capability visible in the page content and connected to the upload workflow, so searchers and crawlers can understand the tool before JavaScript hydration.
Advanced SSO and air-gapped deployment for secure environments
Folder Scanning keeps this capability visible in the page content and connected to the upload workflow, so searchers and crawlers can understand the tool before JavaScript hydration.
Reusable automation pipelines for high-volume document processing
Folder Scanning keeps this capability visible in the page content and connected to the upload workflow, so searchers and crawlers can understand the tool before JavaScript hydration.