Uploading Contracts
Import existing contracts from PDF, DOCX, or TXT files.
Not every contract starts from scratch. QuickContract lets you import existing contracts so you can manage, review, and act on them with the same tools you use for generated contracts — including the rich text editor, QuickEdit, contract comparison, and e-signatures.
Supported formats
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
.pdf |
Text-based PDFs are extracted directly. Scanned PDFs with image-based text are also supported via OCR. | |
| Word | .docx |
Preserves formatting including headings, lists, bold, and italic text. |
| Plain text | .txt |
Imported as-is. Best for simple contracts or raw text exports from other tools. |
How to upload
There are two ways to import a contract into QuickContract:
Drag and drop
Drag a PDF, DOCX, or TXT file from Finder directly onto the QuickContract dashboard. The app detects the file type and begins processing immediately.
Upload button
Navigate to the contracts list and click the Upload button in the top-right corner. A file picker opens where you can select one or more files to import.
AI metadata extraction
When you upload a contract with an AI provider connected, QuickContract automatically analyzes the document and extracts structured metadata. This includes the contract type (e.g., NDA, service agreement), the parties involved, effective and termination dates, governing jurisdiction, key financial terms, and a plain-language summary of the agreement.
Extracted metadata appears in the metadata panel on the right side of the editor. You can review and correct any fields the AI may have misread. This metadata is used for searching, filtering, and organizing contracts in your dashboard.
Without a connected AI provider, the contract is still imported and fully editable, but the metadata fields will be blank. You can fill them in manually or connect a provider later to trigger extraction.
What you can do with uploaded contracts
Once imported, an uploaded contract behaves exactly like a generated one. You can edit it in the rich text editor, run QuickEdit actions on any clause, compare it against another version, export it to PDF or DOCX, or send it for e-signature. Version history begins tracking from the moment of upload, so all subsequent changes are recorded.
Complex PDF layouts with multi-column formatting, embedded images, or unusual fonts may not convert perfectly. After uploading, review the document in the editor and adjust any formatting that did not transfer correctly.