Getting started with DocInspector is simple. Here's your 2-minute setup guide.

Step 1: Download

Head to doc-inspector.com/download and grab the installer. It's a standard Windows .exe — no special requirements.

Step 2: Install

Run the installer. Accept the defaults or customize the install location. No admin rights required for per-user installation. No bloatware, no toolbars, no extra software bundled in.

Step 3: First run

Launch DocInspector. You'll see three main modules: PDF Repair, Audit & Security, and Reporting. Pick one based on what you need:

  • PDF Repair — fix, flatten, watermark, or harden PDFs
  • Audit & Security — scan folders, find metadata, shred files
  • Reporting — generate Excel reports for folder trees

Step 4: Process your first batch

Drag a folder into the file list, select your action, and hit Process. Watch as DocInspector handles every file automatically. Your first batch is free — the 3-day trial has no feature limitations.