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Document ​

Documents let you upload and store files securely with end-to-end encryption. Store PDFs, images, scanned documents, and other important files that you need to keep safe and accessible.

Use cases ​

  • Passport and ID scans
  • Contracts and legal agreements
  • Receipts and invoices
  • Certificates and diplomas
  • Insurance documents
  • Tax returns and financial records
  • Medical records and prescriptions
  • Property documents

Scanning a document ​

Document scanning is available in the Locker mobile app on Android and iOS.

  1. Tap the camera button on the home screen
  2. Point the camera at the page. Keep Auto enabled for automatic capture, or switch to Manual and tap the shutter button
  3. Repeat for any additional pages, then tap the check-mark button
  4. Review the scan. You can adjust the crop, rotate or delete pages, add another page, and rename the PDF
  5. Tap Save to Ente
  6. Select one or more collections, or leave them unselected to save to Uncategorized
  7. Tap Save

Locker combines all scanned pages into one PDF before uploading it.

Uploading an existing file ​

  1. Open Ente Locker
  2. Tap the + button
  3. Select File
  4. Choose one or more files from your device
  5. Select one or more collections, or leave them unselected to save to Uncategorized
  6. Tap Save

Supported file formats ​

Locker supports common document formats including:

  • PDF files: Contracts, statements, forms
  • Images: JPG, PNG, HEIC for scans and photos
  • Other formats: Various document types

Check the app for the complete list of supported formats.

Features ​

Secure viewing ​

View your uploaded documents directly within the app. Documents are decrypted on your device for viewing and remain encrypted in storage.

Document details ​

Each document can include:

  • Title: A descriptive name for easy identification
  • Collection: Organize with related items

Find documents quickly by searching for their titles. Use descriptive names when uploading to make documents easier to find later.

Organization tips ​

Create collections to organize your documents by category:

  • Identity: Passports, driver's licenses, ID cards
  • Financial: Tax returns, bank statements, investment records
  • Medical: Health records, prescriptions, insurance cards
  • Legal: Contracts, wills, property deeds
  • Receipts: Purchase receipts, warranties, invoices

Sharing documents ​

Share documents via public links:

  1. Long press on the document you want to share
  2. Tap the share button
  3. Tap Share link

To share documents with another Ente user, add them to a collection and share the collection.

Learn more about Sharing.

Storage considerations ​

Uploaded documents count toward your storage quota. Consider:

  • Compressing large PDFs before uploading
  • Using appropriate image resolution for scans
  • Removing unnecessary pages from multi-page documents

Best practices ​

  • Use descriptive titles: Make documents easy to find with clear names
  • Organize with collections: Group related documents together
  • Keep originals safe: Locker is for secure backup, not a replacement for physical document storage