PDF Unbundler User Guide

Version 1.7.7 | Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Welcome to PDF Unbundler! This guide will help you efficiently split bundled PDF documents into individual files.

Getting Started

What is PDF Unbundler?

PDF Unbundler is a specialized tool designed for legal professionals, administrators, and anyone who needs to split large bundled PDF files into separate documents. It's particularly useful for:

Legal document bundles and court filings
Evidence compilations
Administrative record bundles
Any multi-document PDF that needs to be separated

Creating an Account

PDF Unbundler is free for UK barristers. To create an account:

Visit pdfunbundler.co.uk/signup
Enter your full name
Enter your chambers email address
Click Create Account

Chambers verification: We verify that your email domain belongs to a genuine UK barristers' chambers. This is done automatically using AI-powered web search to confirm your chambers exists and is legitimate. Approved chambers domains are remembered, so future sign-ups from your chambers are instant.

After sign-up:
- A temporary password is sent to your email
- Log in with this password
- You'll be prompted to set your own password

Not at a chambers? Contact support@legalready.ai with your name, organisation, and reason for access.

Logging In

Visit https://pdfunbundler.co.uk
Click Sign In
Enter your email and password
Click Login

First-time login: You'll be prompted to change your password. Create a strong password with:
- At least 8 characters
- One uppercase letter
- One lowercase letter
- One number

Forgot Your Password?

Click Forgot password? on the login page
Enter your email address
Click Send Reset Link
Check your email for a reset link (valid for 1 hour)
Click the link and set a new password

Uploading Your PDF

Step 1: Select Your File

Click the blue Upload PDF File button
Select your bundled PDF from your computer
Wait for the upload to complete (progress bar will show)

File requirements:
- Maximum size: 100 MB
- Format: PDF only
- Any number of pages

Step 2: Wait for Analysis

The system will automatically analyze your PDF to detect:
- Total page count
- Embedded bookmarks
- Index or table of contents pages

This usually takes 5-15 seconds depending on file size.

Automatic Extraction Method Selection

After analysis, the system automatically selects the best extraction method for your PDF:

Selection priority:
1. Index extraction (preferred) - If an index or table of contents is detected
2. Bookmark extraction - If no index but bookmarks are present
3. Manual definition - If neither index nor bookmarks are available

The system highlights the selected method with a green box. You can also manually choose a different method if preferred.

Method 1: Index Extraction (Preferred)

When used: PDF has a table of contents or index (detected automatically)

How it works:
- System analyzes the index/table of contents pages
- Identifies document names and page ranges
- Creates extraction plan automatically
- Processes using Claude Sonnet 4 language model

What data is processed:
- Only the index/table of contents pages (typically 1-2 pages)
- Not the full document
- Example: "Document 1: Witness Statement, Pages 1-5"

Processing details:
- Service provider: Google Vertex AI (processed in Google's London, UK data centre)
- What Google receives: Only the index/contents pages (typically 1-2 pages of document titles and page numbers)
- What Google does NOT receive: Your actual documents, attachments, or any other content
- UK GDPR compliant: All AI processing remains within the UK — your data never leaves UK jurisdiction

Best for:
- Most PDFs with structured indexes
- Professional document bundles
- Fastest and most accurate results

Automatically selected when: Index or table of contents detected in PDF

Click Use Index to proceed with this method (or it will be auto-selected).

Page Offset Correction

After the system extracts documents from the index, you'll see a Page Offset Correction dialog. This helps handle cases where page numbers in the index don't match the physical PDF page numbers.

What is page offset?

Some bundles use "logical" page numbering in their index:
- Index says: "Document 1 starts at page 1"
- But physically in the PDF: Document 1 is at PDF page 5

This 4-page difference is called an "offset."

The dialog shows:
- The first document name
- Where the AI detected it in the index
- A field to confirm or adjust the physical PDF page
- A preview of what offset will be applied

Most common scenario (proper bundle):
- Index page numbers match physical PDF pages
- Offset = 0 (no adjustment needed)
- You'll see: Single "Continue" button
- Simply click Continue to proceed

When adjustment is needed:
- Index uses logical numbering (page 1, 2, 3...)
- But physically at different pages (page 5, 6, 7...)
- Adjust the page number in the dialog
- You'll see: "Skip - Use As Is" and "Apply Offset" buttons
- Click Apply Offset to shift all documents

Auto-fix for unusual indexes:

If the system detects "page 0" numbering (rare but happens), it automatically:
- Shifts all documents by +1 page
- Shows a yellow warning banner
- Adjusts page numbers for you
- Defaults to offset = 0 after correction

Tips:
- For proper bundles: Just click Continue (offset = 0)
- If unsure: Try Continue first, check the results
- You can always go back and re-extract if needed
- The preview shows exactly what will happen

Method 2: Bookmark Extraction

When used: PDF has embedded bookmarks but no index (detected automatically)

How it works:
- Reads the PDF's existing bookmark structure
- Automatically creates documents based on bookmarks
- 100% local processing (no external services)

Processing:
- Fully local processing (UK server only)
- No external services involved
- Fast extraction

Best for:
- Professionally created bundles with bookmarks
- Court filings with embedded navigation
- PDFs with bookmark structure

Automatically selected when: No index detected, but bookmarks are present

Click Use Bookmarks to proceed with this method.

Method 3: Manual Definition (Fallback)

When used: PDF has neither index nor bookmarks (detected automatically)

How it works:
- You manually enter document names
- You specify page ranges for each document
- Can import from CSV file for bulk entry

Processing:
- Fully local processing (UK server only)
- No automated detection
- Complete user control

Best for:
- PDFs without any structured navigation
- Custom extraction requirements
- When you want complete manual control

Automatically selected when: No index or bookmarks detected

Click Define Manually to proceed with this method.

Visual Editor for Manual Mode

When using manual mode, you can open the Visual Editor — a full-screen PDF viewer that lets you scroll through your document and visually place document breaks, instead of typing page numbers into a table.

Opening the Visual Editor:

Choose Manual Mode (or have it auto-selected)
Click the Open Visual Editor button in the toolbar
The viewer opens as a full-screen overlay

Placing document breaks:

Scroll through your PDF pages
Between every pair of pages you'll see a break zone (a dashed line)
Press Spacebar to toggle a document break at the currently focused break zone
You can also click directly on any break zone to toggle it
Active breaks show as red dashed lines with a "Document X starts here" label

Navigation:

Key	Action
Spacebar	Toggle a document break at the focused gap
Up Arrow	Jump to the previous break zone
Down Arrow	Jump to the next break zone
Left Arrow	Skip 5 pages back
Right Arrow	Skip 5 pages forward
Escape	Close the viewer

Additional navigation features:

Go to page — Type a page number in the top bar to jump directly to that page
Thumbnail strip — A scrollable row of page thumbnails at the bottom. Click any thumbnail to jump to that page. The two thumbnails around your current break zone are highlighted in amber
Sidebar — Shows your live document list with page ranges. Click any document to jump to its starting break zone. The current document is highlighted as you scroll
Zoom controls — Use the + and - buttons in the top bar to adjust page size

Two-way sync with the document table:

Any breaks you place in the visual editor immediately update the document table below
Any changes you make in the document table (renaming, adjusting page ranges, deleting) are reflected in the viewer when you reopen it
You can switch freely between the visual editor and the table — they always stay in sync

Performance with large documents:

The viewer is built for large PDFs (tested with 5,000+ pages):
- Only pages near your scroll position are rendered
- Thumbnails load on demand as you scroll
- Memory is managed automatically by recycling off-screen pages

Tips:

Use Up/Down arrows to step through break zones one at a time — each break zone lands in the centre of your screen so you can clearly see both pages
Use Left/Right arrows to skip ahead quickly through large sections, then fine-tune with Up/Down
The sidebar is useful for reviewing your document list as you work — it scrolls to keep the current document visible
Press Escape when done — all your breaks are already saved in the document table

Editing Your Documents

After extraction, you'll see a document editor where you can adjust the results.

Renaming Documents

Click the document name field
Type the new name
Changes save automatically

Tips:
- Use clear, descriptive names
- Include dates if relevant
- Avoid special characters (/ \ : * ? " < > |)

Adjusting Page Ranges

Each document shows its page range (e.g., "Pages 1-5").

To adjust:
1. Click the start page field
2. Enter new start page
3. Click the end page field
4. Enter new end page

Rules:
- Start page must be ≤ end page
- Pages cannot overlap with other documents
- Must be within total PDF page count

Adding Date Prefixes

You can add dates to document filenames:

Click the date field for a document
Enter date (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
Document will be saved as: YYYY-MM-DD_DocumentName.pdf

Example: Date: 2024-01-15, Name: "Witness Statement"
Result: 2024-01-15_Witness Statement.pdf

Including/Excluding Documents

Each document has an Include toggle:

✅ Included (green) - Will be in the ZIP file
❌ Excluded (gray) - Will be skipped

To exclude a document:
1. Click the toggle switch
2. It turns gray
3. Document won't be extracted

Use case: Skip cover pages, dividers, or unwanted sections

Deleting Documents

Two delete options are available:

DELETE − (Delete Backwards)

Deletes current document
Extends previous document to include these pages
Previous document's end page increases

Example:
- Before: Doc 1 (pages 1-5), Doc 2 (pages 6-10), Doc 3 (pages 11-15)
- Delete Doc 2 with DELETE −
- After: Doc 1 (pages 1-10), Doc 3 (pages 11-15)

DELETE + (Delete Forwards)

Deletes current document
Extends next document to include these pages
Next document's start page decreases

Example:
- Before: Doc 1 (pages 1-5), Doc 2 (pages 6-10), Doc 3 (pages 11-15)
- Delete Doc 2 with DELETE +
- After: Doc 1 (pages 1-5), Doc 3 (pages 6-15)

Confirmation required: The system will show you exactly what will happen before confirming.

Importing/Exporting CSV

Export to CSV

Click Export CSV button
Downloads file: documents.csv
Open in Excel or text editor

CSV format:

Document Name,Start Page,End Page,Date,Include
Witness Statement,1,5,2024-01-15,true
Expert Report,6,20,,true
Correspondence,21,25,2024-01-20,false

Import from CSV

Edit the CSV file
Click Import CSV button
Select your edited CSV
Documents update automatically

Use case: Bulk editing multiple documents

Downloading Your Files

Creating the ZIP File

When you're satisfied with your document list:

Click the green 📥 Download X Documents button
System creates individual PDFs (takes a few seconds)
System creates ZIP file containing all PDFs
Download starts automatically

What you get:
- One ZIP file (e.g., bundle_unbundled.zip)
- Inside: Individual PDF files for each document
- Named exactly as you specified

Re-downloading

Files persist during your session:
- You can download the ZIP multiple times
- You can adjust documents and re-process
- No need to re-upload

After logout:
- All files are automatically deleted
- You'll need to re-upload and re-process

Security & Privacy

Data Retention at a Glance

Your Data	Where it goes	How long it's kept
Your documents (PDFs)	Our UK server only	Deleted on logout, or max 24 hours
Index pages (AI extraction only)	Google Vertex AI (London, UK)	Processed and discarded — not retained
Session info (filename, page count)	Our UK database	Permanent (no document content)

Key principle: Your actual documents are always stored on our UK server. All AI processing uses Google Vertex AI in London — your data never leaves UK jurisdiction. Fully UK GDPR compliant.

File Storage

During your session:
- Uploaded PDF stored temporarily on our UK server
- Extracted documents stored temporarily
- Files remain available for re-download

After logout:
- ✅ All files immediately and permanently deleted
- ✅ Zero file retention
- ✅ Visual confirmation provided

Maximum retention: If you forget to logout, your files are automatically deleted within 24 hours (daily cleanup runs at 4am UTC). We do not retain your documents beyond this period under any circumstances.

Account Security

Your account is protected by:
- Strong password requirements — minimum 8 characters with mixed case and numbers
- Secure sessions — encrypted cookies that can't be accessed by scripts
- Rate limiting — protection against automated attacks
- Secure connection — all data transmitted over HTTPS

What Data is Stored

Database stores (permanently):
- Your email and hashed password
- Session metadata:
- Filename (e.g., "Bundle_2024-01-24.pdf")
- Page count
- Extraction method used
- Number of documents created
- Timestamps

Database does NOT store:
- ❌ PDF content
- ❌ Document text
- ❌ Extracted files
- ❌ Any sensitive data from documents

Data Privacy by Extraction Method

Index Extraction (Preferred Method)

Processed by: Google Vertex AI in London, UK — only the index/contents pages (1-2 pages of document titles and page numbers)
NOT sent to Google: Your actual documents — these are always stored on our UK server
UK GDPR compliant: All AI processing remains within the UK — your data never leaves UK jurisdiction
Google usage: Data is not used for training or any purpose other than processing your request

Bookmark Extraction

100% local processing on our UK server
No data sent to any external service
Nothing leaves our server

Manual Extraction

100% local processing on our UK server
No data sent to any external service
Nothing leaves our server

Chambers Verification

When you sign up, we verify your chambers email domain:
- We use AI to check that your domain belongs to a genuine UK barristers' chambers
- What's checked: Only the domain name (e.g., "1gc.com") — verified by searching publicly available information
- What's NOT shared: Your name, email address, or any personal details are not sent to the AI
- Verified domains are cached, so future sign-ups from your chambers are instant
- This keeps the service free and exclusive to practising barristers

Logout Confirmation

When you click Logout, you'll see a confirmation modal:

"Purging Your Session" - Progress bar shows file deletion
File deletion stages:
- Deleting uploaded files...
- Purging extracted documents...
- Deleting ZIP archives...
- Verifying deletion...
"Session Purged" - Shows statistics:
- Files deleted: X
- Space recovered: X MB
- Confirmation: No data retained
Automatic redirect to login page

Total time: ~8 seconds (builds confidence that deletion actually happened)

Data Privacy

PDF Unbundler is designed with privacy-first principles and responsible data handling at its core:

✅ Data minimization - Only essential metadata stored
✅ Storage limitation - Files deleted within 24 hours maximum
✅ Right to erasure - Automatic deletion on logout
✅ Transparency - Clear disclosure of processing
✅ User control - Choice of extraction method

For organizations with specific data handling requirements:
- Bookmark or Manual extraction: Fully local processing
- Index extraction: External processing with 30-day retention (safety monitoring only)
- Logout triggers immediate file deletion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which extraction method to use?

The system automatically selects the best method:

Automatic selection priority:
1. Index extraction (if index/table of contents detected)
2. Bookmark extraction (if no index but bookmarks present)
3. Manual definition (if neither detected)

The system highlights the selected method with a green box and displays it at the top of the options.

You can override the automatic selection by clicking any of the three methods if you prefer a different approach.

Can I re-download my files?

Yes, during your session:
- Download the ZIP as many times as needed
- Adjust documents and re-process
- No need to re-upload

After logout:
- Files are deleted
- Must re-upload and re-process

Tip: Make sure you have your final ZIP before logging out!

What if my PDF has no bookmarks or index?

Use Manual Definition method:
1. Click "Define Manually"
2. Click Open Visual Editor to scroll through your PDF visually
3. Press Spacebar to place breaks between documents
4. Or type page ranges directly into the document table
5. Or import from CSV file

The Visual Editor makes manual mode fast and intuitive — even for large bundles.

Can I edit the document list after extraction?

Yes! The document editor lets you:
- ✅ Rename documents
- ✅ Adjust page ranges
- ✅ Add date prefixes
- ✅ Include/exclude documents
- ✅ Delete documents
- ✅ Re-order (via page range adjustment)
- ✅ Import/export CSV

Click Download again to create new ZIP with changes.

Are my documents secure?

Yes, with automatic deletion:

During session:
- Files stored in temporary directories
- Protected by login authentication
- Only you can access

After logout:
- Files immediately deleted
- Confirmed with visual feedback
- Maximum 24-hour retention (daily cleanup)

Database:
- Only metadata stored (filename, page count)
- No document content stored
- No sensitive data stored

What about processing confidential documents?

All extraction methods are designed for professional document handling:

Index extraction (preferred method):
- Only index/table of contents pages are processed by Google Vertex AI in London, UK (typically 1-2 pages containing document titles and page numbers)
- Example of what's sent: "Document 1: Witness Statement, Pages 1-5"
- Your actual documents are always stored on our UK server — never sent to Google
- All AI processing remains within the UK — fully UK GDPR compliant

Bookmark and Manual extraction:
- Fully local processing on our UK server
- No data sent to any external service

Your files on our server:
- Deleted immediately when you logout
- Maximum 24-hour retention if you forget to logout
- We do not retain your documents beyond this period

Organizations should select extraction methods based on their data handling policies and requirements.

What if I forget to logout?

Automatic cleanup:
- Daily cleanup runs at 4:00 AM UTC
- Deletes all orphaned files
- Maximum 24-hour file retention

Best practice:
- Always logout when finished
- Ensures immediate file deletion
- Visual confirmation provided

Can I use this for privileged legal documents?

Yes. The system is designed for professional legal document handling.

Summary of data handling:

What	Where	Retention
Your documents	Our UK server only	Deleted on logout (max 24 hours)
Index pages (if using AI extraction)	Google Vertex AI (London, UK)	Processed and discarded — not retained
Session metadata (filename, page count)	Our database (UK)	Permanent (no document content)

Key points:
- Your actual documents are always stored on our UK server
- All AI processing uses Google Vertex AI in London — your data never leaves UK jurisdiction
- Google does not use your data for training or any other purpose
- Fully UK GDPR compliant
- All files deleted when you logout, or within 24 hours maximum

Each organisation should assess extraction methods based on their privilege protocols and data handling policies. Contact Legal Ready support (support@legalready.ai) for guidance on your specific requirements.

What browsers are supported?

Fully tested:
- ✅ Chrome/Edge (latest versions)
- ✅ Firefox (latest versions)
- ✅ Safari (latest versions)

Requirements:
- JavaScript enabled
- Cookies enabled (for login)
- Modern browser (2020 or newer)

What's the maximum file size?

Current limits:
- Maximum file size: 100 MB per upload
- Maximum pages: No hard limit (tested to 500+ pages)
- Maximum documents: No hard limit

For larger files:
- Consider splitting before upload
- Or contact support for special handling

How long does processing take?

Typical processing times:

Upload:
- 10 MB file: ~5 seconds
- 50 MB file: ~20 seconds
- 100 MB file: ~40 seconds

Analysis:
- Small PDF (< 50 pages): 5-10 seconds
- Medium PDF (50-200 pages): 10-20 seconds
- Large PDF (200+ pages): 20-40 seconds

Extraction:
- Bookmark method: Very fast (seconds)
- Index method: Moderate (10-20 seconds)
- Manual method: Instant (you define everything)

Creating ZIP:
- Depends on number of documents
- Typically 5-15 seconds

Total: Most users complete the entire process in 1-2 minutes.

Can I process multiple PDFs at once?

Not currently.
- One PDF at a time
- Complete one before starting another

Workaround:
- Process first PDF
- Download ZIP
- Upload second PDF (resets application)
- Repeat as needed

Each upload starts a new session.

What if I get an error?

Common issues:

"File too large"
- Maximum 100 MB
- Compress PDF or split into smaller files

"Invalid PDF"
- File may be corrupted
- Try opening in Adobe Reader first
- Re-save and try again

"No bookmarks found"
- PDF doesn't have embedded bookmarks
- Use Index or Manual extraction instead

"Upload failed"
- Check internet connection
- Try refreshing page
- Try different browser

"Too many requests"
- Wait a few minutes and try again
- This protects the service from overload

Still having issues?
- Check browser console for errors
- Try incognito/private mode
- Contact Legal Ready support: support@legalready.ai

Tips & Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Good document names:
- ✅ Clear and descriptive
- ✅ Include party names if relevant
- ✅ Use dates (YYYY-MM-DD format)
- ✅ Keep reasonable length

Examples:
- Witness Statement - John Smith
- 2024-01-15 Expert Report Dr Jane Doe
- Correspondence 2024-01-20

Avoid:
- ❌ Special characters: / \ : * ? " < > |
- ❌ Overly long names (>100 characters)
- ❌ Vague names like "Document 1"

Page Range Tips

Verify page ranges:
- Check the page number at bottom of PDF viewer
- PDF "page 1" may show different number internally
- Use the physical page position, not the printed number

Example:
- PDF shows "Page iii" (Roman numerals)
- This is physical page 3 in the PDF
- Enter "3" as start page

For documents with numbering offsets:
- System uses physical page positions
- Not the printed page numbers
- Count from start of PDF file

Using Date Prefixes

When to use:
- Correspondence (date of letter)
- Statements (date signed)
- Reports (date issued)
- Chronological ordering needed

Format: Always use YYYY-MM-DD
- ✅ 2024-01-15 (sorts correctly)
- ❌ 01/15/2024 (sorts incorrectly)
- ❌ 15-Jan-2024 (sorts incorrectly)

Benefit: Files sort chronologically in file explorer

CSV Workflow for Large Bundles

For 20+ documents:

Extract with any method first
Click Export CSV
Open in Excel/spreadsheet
Edit all names and dates efficiently
Save as CSV
Click Import CSV
Review in editor
Click Download

Much faster than editing one-by-one in browser!

Logout Best Practices

Always logout when finished:
- ✅ Ensures immediate file deletion
- ✅ Visual confirmation provided
- ✅ Best security practice

Don't rely on:
- ❌ Closing browser tab
- ❌ Closing browser
- ❌ Daily cleanup at 4am

Just click Logout! Takes 8 seconds and gives you peace of mind.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Visual Editor Shortcuts

These shortcuts are active when the Visual Editor is open:

Key	Action
`Space`	Toggle document break at focused gap
`Up Arrow`	Jump to previous break zone
`Down Arrow`	Jump to next break zone
`Left Arrow`	Skip 5 pages back
`Right Arrow`	Skip 5 pages forward
`Escape`	Close the Visual Editor

Standard Browser Shortcuts

Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) - Find text on page
Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P) - Print page
Tab - Navigate between fields
Enter - Confirm/submit

Support & Contact

Getting Help

For technical issues:
- Check this user guide first
- Check your browser console for errors
- Try incognito/private mode
- Try different browser

For account or service questions:
- Contact Legal Ready support:
- Email: support@legalready.ai
- Website: legalready.ai

For security or compliance questions:
- Review the Security & Privacy section in this guide
- Contact Legal Ready support for specific queries
- Consult your organization's data protection officer for policy questions

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on improving PDF Unbundler!

To provide feedback:
- Email: support@legalready.ai
- Include details about your experience
- Suggest improvements or new features

Feedback areas:
- Feature requests
- UI/UX improvements
- Documentation clarity
- Performance issues

Version History

Version 1.7.7 (February 15, 2026)
- New Visual Editor for manual mode — scroll through your PDF and press spacebar to place document breaks
- Full-screen overlay with virtual scrolling, thumbnail strip, sidebar, and keyboard navigation
- Two-way sync between visual editor and document table
- Handles large documents (5,000+ pages) with lazy rendering and canvas recycling
- Security hardening: self-hosted PDF.js, removed inline scripts, strengthened CSP headers

Version 1.7.2 (January 28, 2026)
- Security hardening (XSS protection, CSRF protection)
- Rate limiting on authentication endpoints
- Improved session security
- Fixed Page Offset dialog styling
- Fixed status bar display issues

Version 1.7.0 (January 26, 2026)
- Self-service signup for UK barristers
- AI-powered chambers verification
- Forgot password / password reset flow
- New landing page for unauthenticated users
- Approved domains caching for faster sign-ups

Version 1.6.5 (January 24, 2026)
- Added page offset correction dialog for index extraction
- Automatic detection and correction for "page 0" numbering
- Smart defaults (offset = 0 for proper bundles)
- Dynamic button UX (single button when no offset needed)
- Gap filling after offset applied

Version 1.6.4 (January 24, 2026)
- Fixed index extraction return format
- Added page 0 validation
- Index now appears as separate document
- Improved AI extraction reliability

Version 1.6.3 (January 24, 2026)
- Added comprehensive user guide (Markdown and PDF)
- Improved documentation for all extraction methods

Version 1.6.2 (January 24, 2026)
- Added logout confirmation modal with file purge visualization
- Enhanced user confidence in secure deletion

Version 1.6.1 (January 24, 2026)
- Added automatic file cleanup system
- Added scheduled daily maintenance at 4am UTC
- Added storage monitoring in admin panel

Version 1.6.0 (January 24, 2026)
- Added file cleanup on logout
- Added admin purge functionality

Version 1.5.0 (January 24, 2026)
- Added smart selection with AI index detection
- Added green box recommendations for best method
- Added logout button with user email display

Glossary

Bookmark - A navigation element embedded in a PDF that links to a specific page or section

Bundle - A single PDF file containing multiple separate documents combined together

Chambers - A set of barristers' offices sharing premises and administrative services

Extraction Method - The technique used to identify and separate individual documents from the bundle

Index - A table of contents or list of documents with page numbers, typically at the start of a bundle

Page Offset - The difference between page numbers listed in an index and the physical PDF page positions (e.g., index says "page 1" but document is physically at PDF page 5 = offset of +4)

Session - The period from when you login until you logout

Visual Editor - A full-screen PDF viewer for manual mode that lets you scroll through pages and press spacebar to place document breaks, instead of typing page numbers

ZIP File - A compressed archive file containing all your extracted individual PDFs

Page Range - The start and end pages that define a single document (e.g., pages 1-5)

Metadata - Information about your session (filename, page count) stored in the database, not the actual document content

End of User Guide

Need help? Review the FAQ section or contact Legal Ready support at support@legalready.ai.

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