Uploading Files

Last updated: 2026-03-23

Four ways to add documents to a case: drag and drop, file browsing, folder browsing, or importing from Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox.Every upload is resumable, and you can assign custodians along the way.

Getting documents into your case

Before you can review, search, or tag anything, your documents need to live in the case. Whether you have a handful of contracts or a large custodian collection,Hintyr gives you several ways to get them there. Because the upload area sits inside each case, your files are organized from the moment they land.

As soon as your files arrive, Hintyr indexes them for full-text searchand extracts metadata automatically. There is no separate processing step to run. Upload your documents and move straight to review.

What you can do when uploading

Here is what each method offers:

  • Drag and drop -- Drop files or folders onto the upload area inside your case. Folder structures are preserved.
  • File and folder browsing -- Use your system file picker to select individual files or entire folder trees.
  • Cloud providers -- Connect Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, or Dropbox and pull files directly from cloud storage, no local download required.
  • Resumable uploads -- If your connection drops during a local upload, re-add the same files and Hintyr picks up where it left off rather than starting over.
  • Large batch uploads -- Send many files in a single batch. Hintyr queues and processes them to keep browser resource usage in check.
  • Custodian assignment -- Tag files with a custodian as you upload so attribution is set before review begins.

Explore upload topics

Choose a topic below for step-by-step guidance on each part of the upload workflow.

Where uploading fits in your review workflow

Uploading is typically the first step after creating a case. Once your documents finish processing, they appear in the document browser, where you can search, filter, and tag them. You can add more documents at any time, and you do not need to finish uploading before you start reviewing.

For accepted formats, see supported file types.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I upload documents in Hintyr?
Inside each case. Open a case from your dashboard and look for the upload drop zone in the document browser panel. Drag files onto it or use the Browse Documents and Browse Folders buttons.
Can I upload to multiple cases at the same time?
Each upload session belongs to a single case. To upload to another case, open that case first. You can run parallel uploads by opening separate browser tabs, one per case.
What happens if my browser closes during an upload?
Hintyr uses resumable uploads. If your browser closes or your connection drops, return to the case and re-add the same files. Hintyr recognizes which portions were already transferred and picks up where it left off.
Is there a storage limit per case?
Storage limits depend on your organization plan. Contact your account administrator or the Hintyr team for details.

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