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SoraFiles Desktop
- SoraFiles DesktopWhat is SoraFiles Desktop?What SoraFiles Desktop is, who it’s for, which computers it runs on, and how it relates to the free web app.
- SoraFiles DesktopHow SoraFiles Desktop worksThe Edit with SoraFiles workflow from selection to saved result, including batches and actions that open the Desktop window.
- SoraFiles DesktopGetting started with SoraFiles DesktopDownload the right build, install it, start your trial and run your first Edit with SoraFiles action.
- SoraFiles DesktopUse SoraFiles from your file managerHow the Edit with SoraFiles menu works on one file or many, and why it shows different actions for different files.
- SoraFiles DesktopSoraFiles Web vs SoraFiles DesktopTwo ways to use SoraFiles: the free web app in your browser, and the Desktop app in your file manager.
- SoraFiles DesktopUsing SoraFiles Desktop offlineWhat works without an internet connection, what needs one, and what offline use means for your license.
Working with files
- Privacy & SecurityWhat Does “Processed Locally in Your Browser” Mean?Understand local versus server file processing, browser memory, downloads, offline limits, and what a local-processing claim does—and does not—guarantee.
- PDFPDF Compression: File Size vs Quality ExplainedLearn why PDF compression sometimes blurs images, why some files barely shrink, and how to check a smaller copy for sharing, screen reading, or printing.
- TroubleshootingWhy Does PDF to Word Formatting Change?Understand why PDF conversion changes fonts, columns, and tables, and how editable reconstruction differs from preserving each page as an image in Word.
- File FormatsJPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?Compare JPG, PNG, and WebP for photographs, screenshots, transparent logos, and web delivery, including lossless options and practical compatibility limits.
- Privacy & SecurityFile Metadata: What It Is and What to Check Before SharingSee what image and PDF metadata can contain, what SoraFiles removes, and why metadata cleanup does not redact visible information or guarantee anonymity.
- PDFScanned PDF vs Searchable PDF: What’s the Difference?Learn how image-only scans, native PDFs, and OCR text layers differ, why recognition makes mistakes, and how to check search and copied text before relying on it.