Step-by-step answers to the most common questions about uploading, processing, credits, and privacy.
Visit papersweep.eu, drag and drop your PDF into the upload area (or click "browse files"), then click "Sweep it." PaperSweep reads every page, classifies each document, and prepares a download. No account or setup required.
PaperSweep accepts PDF files only. For best results, use a scanned PDF where each page is a document image. Text-based PDFs (digitally created) are also supported.
Most jobs complete in 30–90 seconds depending on the number of pages. Large batches (150+ pages) may take up to 3 minutes. You'll see a live progress indicator while processing runs.
Check that your file is a PDF, under 100 MB, and under 300 pages in total. If you're uploading multiple files, the combined size and page count must stay within those limits. If the problem persists, try refreshing the page and uploading again.
Yes — completely free, with no account, no credits, and no paywall. If PaperSweep saves you time and you'd like to help cover hosting and API costs, you can leave a voluntary donation after a job finishes. It's never required.
Donations are processed securely through Stripe and are entirely optional — a one-time thank-you, not a purchase of credits or extra capacity. Every feature is available whether or not you donate.
All uploads are encrypted in transit via HTTPS. Files are stored only for the duration of processing and deleted automatically within 2 hours of your job completing. No human ever accesses your files.
Your document files are automatically deleted within 2 hours — you don't need to request it. No document content, filenames, or personal information is retained afterwards.