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PDF Processing

Transform your existing documents into actionable design context. Figr extracts insights from PDFs, design specifications, user research reports, and brand guidelines to understand your product deeply.

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Supported Document Types

  • Product Documents
  • Design Resources
  • Business Context
Product requirements and specifications:

PRDs & Specs

  • Product requirement documents
  • Technical specifications
  • Feature documentation
  • API documentation
  • User story collections

Research Reports

  • User research findings
  • Usability test reports
  • Analytics reports
  • Market research
  • Competitive analysis

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Document Processing Pipeline

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Upload & Recognition

Intelligent document parsing:
PDF upload interface with automatic content recognition
What Figr extracts:
  • Text content and structure
  • Images, diagrams, and screenshots
  • Tables and data structures
  • Visual design elements
  • Document metadata and context
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Content Analysis

Figr understands document purpose:
📋 Product Requirements → Feature constraints and goals
🎨 Design Guidelines → Visual standards and patterns
👥 User Research → Behavior insights and pain points
📊 Analytics Reports → Performance data and metrics
🏢 Brand Guidelines → Visual identity and voice

From PRDs:
- User stories and acceptance criteria
- Technical constraints
- Success metrics
- Timeline requirements

From Research:
- User pain points
- Behavioral patterns
- Preference insights
- Usability issues
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Knowledge Integration

Document insights become design context:
Example: User Research PDF

Finding: "Users abandon checkout when seeing shipping costs"
Design Application: Figr suggests early shipping cost display

Finding: "Mobile users prefer single-column layouts"
Design Application: Figr prioritizes mobile-first patterns

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Document Types & Applications

  • Brand Guidelines
  • User Research
  • Technical Specifications
Visual identity documentation:
Brand guidelines PDF being processed to extract colors, fonts, and logo usage
Extracted elements:
Colors: Primary, secondary, accent palettes
Typography: Font families, weights, sizing scales
Logos: Usage rules, variations, spacing
Photography: Style guidelines, treatment examples
Voice & Tone: Language preferences, writing style
Design application:
  • Automatic brand compliance in all designs
  • Consistent color and typography usage
  • Appropriate logo placement and sizing
  • Brand-aligned visual hierarchy

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Advanced Processing Features

Multi-language Support

International document processing:
  • Extract content from documents in 50+ languages
  • Understand cultural design preferences
  • Translate insights across languages
  • Maintain context across translations

Version Tracking

Document evolution management:
  • Track changes across document versions
  • Compare insights between versions
  • Maintain design consistency during updates
  • Archive outdated information appropriately

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Document Management

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Organization

Smart document categorization:
📁 Current Standards
├── Brand Guidelines v3.2
├── Design System Docs
└── Accessibility Requirements

📁 Research & Insights
├── Q4 User Research Report
├── Mobile Usability Study
└── Competitor Analysis

📁 Product Requirements
├── Feature Spec - Dashboard
├── API Documentation
└── Performance Requirements
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Search & Reference

Find relevant information quickly:
Search examples:
"accessibility requirements for forms"
"brand color usage guidelines"
"mobile user behavior insights"
"API response time constraints"
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Update Management

Keep information current:
  • Automatic notifications for document updates
  • Version comparison tools
  • Impact assessment for changes
  • Seamless context updates in active designs

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Privacy & Security

  • Processing Security
  • Content Redaction
Encryption: AES-256 in transit and at rest
Access: Role-based document permissions
Processing: Isolated per organization
Retention: Configurable document lifecycle

Learn About Links & Notes

Discover how to add contextual information and reference materials to enhance Figr’s understanding.Links & Notes →
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