Ability to upload PDF files (auto-convert to images)
complete
Paul King
As a dashboard user, I'd like Flow to automatically convert PDF files to JPG or PNG images during upload so that I don't need to convert them using a 3rd party software or website.
I can use pdf2jpg.net to convert pdf's to jpg's, but this is time-consuming and takes me away from the Flow dashboard.
David King
complete
This is now available on the dashboard.
Watch a demo in the latest changelog, Import PDFs into your Reports.
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Steve Dawson
This will be a great feature and reduces moving around too many windows = time saving .. brilliant guys 👍
Paul King
Steve Dawson:
Cheers Steve, you've hit the nail on the head.
Once we've released this feature, there'll be no need to convert files using a third-party software. It also means you won't need to navigate away from the dashboard.
Also, we've found that many of the free online conversion tools are littered with ads too, so a much better experience to bring that process in-house.
Paul King
🎯 Very excited for this feature, and I know our users will be too!
David King
in progress
We're adding a PDF importer to the Dashboard.
Uploading a PDF will create a new item for each page. Ideal for Asbestos Sampling Certificates and other documents from 3rd parties.
David King
planned
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Terry Leo Coleman
Great idea
Paul King
I think we should prioritise this feature for the following reasons:
- The issue affects 99% of our users.
- Our client's suppliers often send files as PDF's (e.g. Bulk Certificates).
- Third-party websites that convert PDF's to JPG's are often littered with adverts and provide a poor user experience.
- Our users shouldn't need to navigate away from Flow to perform critical tasks.
- The time saving will be significant.
And of course, the fact that it's already had a fair amount of votes from our users!