Alex

Alex is the founder of FileDrop and the HeadwayApps software suite. He loves the beach, espressos and has a lovely orange cat named Muffin.

Bulk OCR Text Extraction Tool in Google Sheets

How to Extract Text from PDF Invoices Using FileDrop’s Bulk OCR Tool

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of extracting text from a batch of PDF invoices using FileDrop’s OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tools. Whether you have a stack of invoices, documents, or any other PDF files that need text extraction, FileDrop’s bulk text extraction with OCR feature can save you time and effort. […]

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How to Use FileDrop’s New Text Extraction Feature for PDFs and Images

In this post, I’m excited to introduce a powerful new feature in FileDrop, particularly useful for those working with PDF files or images. Whether you’re dealing with invoices, contracts, or purchase orders, the manul Text Extraction tool is designed to streamline your workflow. Video Tutorial Step 1: Accessing the Text Extraction Tool To get started,

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Preview Files from Google Drive in Google Sheets

I’m thrilled to announce a new feature in FileDrop that’s sure to enhance your experience, our Files Preview Tool for Google Sheets. Preview Tool Overview Let’s start with our new preview tool. Recently added to FileDrop, this handy icon allows you to instantly see what’s inside your files without having to open them. It’s compatible

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Copy Files Organized in Google Sheets to Any Google Drive Folder

I am excited to introduce a useful new feature that simplifies the way you manage files across different Google Drive folders. This feature was requested by one of our clients and we managed to build it in one day. This guide will show you how to easily copy files linked in a sheet to a

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How I’ve Created a Resume Analyzer in Google Sheets with AI and Bulk OCR

Today, I want to share with you a simple method I’ve created for managing and analyzing resumes or CVs efficiently. With the help of AI and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology integrated into Google Sheets, handling a large volume of resumes(or any data) can become surprisingly straightforward. Let me walk you through the process of

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Quick Tip: Export All Images from Your Google Slides Presentations with 1 Click

Have you ever found yourself needing to export or save all the images from a Google Slides presentation? but dreading the time-consuming process of doing it one by one? Well, we at FileDrop have just released a solution that simplifies this task. FileDrop is Google Slide, Sheets and Docs addon that can increase your productivity.

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How to Generate A Google Drive Folder Report in Google Sheets

Managing and keeping track of files in Google Drive can sometimes be daunting, especially if you have numerous shared files across different folders. The ability to generate a report can significantly streamline this process, giving you insights into shared statuses, file sizes, and more. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of generating

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How to Share Files and Folders in Google Drive with Google Sheets

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to share files or folders with your colleagues effortlessly. Whether you need to collaborate on a project or simply distribute important documents, FileDrop makes the process straightforward. So, let’s get started! Video Tutorial Here is the text version. Sharing a Single File or Folder:  

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How to Duplicate Files and Folders in Google Drive with Google Sheets

In this tutorial I want to show how to copy files and duplicate folders structures in Google Drive with the help of Google Sheets and FileDrop. FileDrop offers different tools for managing your Google Drive, like batch folder creation in Google Drive or even batch rename files in Google Drive using Google Sheets. What is

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