Uploading Your First Contract
Learn how to upload contracts to DealView, supported file formats, and what happens during AI analysis.
Uploading contracts to DealView is simple. Here's everything you need to know.
Supported File Formats
DealView accepts the following file types:
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
.pdf | Including scanned documents (OCR enabled) | |
| Word | .docx | Microsoft Word 2007+ |
| Word (Legacy) | .doc | Microsoft Word 97-2003 |
| Text | .txt | Plain text files |
Maximum file size is 50MB per document. For larger files, consider splitting into sections or contact support.
How to Upload
Single File Upload
- Navigate to Contracts in the sidebar
- Click the Upload button
- Either drag and drop your file, or click to browse
- Wait for the upload and AI analysis to complete
Bulk Upload
For multiple files:
- Go to Contracts → Upload
- Drag and drop multiple files at once
- Or use the Migration Wizard for ZIP files and folder structures
What Happens After Upload
Once you upload a contract, DealView:
- Validates the file format and size
- Extracts text content (including OCR for scanned PDFs)
- Analyzes the document using AI
- Stores the extracted data in your repository
Most contracts are analyzed in 30-60 seconds. You can continue working while contracts process in the background.
Viewing Upload Status
Check the status of your uploads:
- Processing - AI is analyzing the document
- Complete - Analysis finished successfully
- Error - Something went wrong (see error details)
You'll receive a notification when processing completes.
Scanned Documents
DealView includes OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for scanned PDFs:
- Scanned documents are automatically detected
- Text is extracted using Azure Document Intelligence
- Quality depends on scan resolution (300 DPI+ recommended)
OCR processing counts toward your monthly AI operations quota. Check your usage on the Billing page.
Troubleshooting
Upload fails immediately?
- Check file size (max 50MB)
- Verify file format is supported
- Try re-saving the document in a different format
Analysis takes too long?
- Large documents (100+ pages) take longer
- Complex formatting may slow processing
- Check the processing queue for status
Poor extraction quality?
- For scanned PDFs, ensure good scan quality
- Re-upload a cleaner version if available
- Report issues via support