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PATCHDOC / FIELD NOTES
01

Room for a new idea.

A proposal for the next adventure

Some ideas take time. Others arrive in the space between pages. Mark the details that matter, and make your next step a little clearer.

Let’s explore this idea
Design proposal.pdf1 / 8

Interactive illustration · Sample files, not an app screenshot

ONE TOOL, MANY EVERYDAYS

Open a file.
Do so much more.

From a quick edit to a finished project.
Your essential file tools, in one place.

01 / WRITE & REFINE

Write it. Refine it.

Write Markdown, edit code, or organize a CSV. Move between source and preview, with tools that suit the file in front of you.

Syntax highlighting / Find & replace / Export
02 / READ & ANNOTATE

Read. Mark. Make it yours.

Highlight a passage, add a note, or place your signature. Merge, split, and compress PDFs, then export the result.

Page management / Offline OCR / Signatures
03 / ORGANIZE & CONNECT

More files. Less clutter.

Look inside an archive before extracting it. Organize your own file space, or connect through WebDAV, FTP, and SFTP to pick up your work.

Archives / Mounted folders / Local sharing

Little tools. Everyday useful.

Image conversionVideo trimmingQR codesText comparisonBatch renamingScan to PDF

THE FULL TOOLKIT

A quick change.
Or a whole job, done.

Explore the tools by what you want to do.
Open any item for its capabilities and limits.

Write & create

Words, data, and specialist documents.

Text & codeFrom a quick note to your project’s source files.
Everyday editing
Create, open, edit, save, and Save As for text, logs, subtitles, source code, and configuration files.
Focus on the content
Syntax highlighting, line numbers, horizontal scrolling, font sizing, immersive reading, and an inline find-and-replace panel.
Care for the original
Detect common encodings and preserve the original encoding and BOM when saving. Detect external changes and recover unsaved text drafts.
Size-aware handling
Full editing up to 20 MiB; lightweight editing at 20–50 MiB; preview and confirmation before lightweight editing at 50–100 MiB; a sampled preview above 100 MiB.

Good to knowLightweight mode disables highlighting, line numbers, full-text search, live previews, and structured formatting. Saving still writes the complete file.

Markdown, HTML & SVGMove between the source and what it becomes.
Markdown writing
Edit Markdown source, preview the rendered result, and export notes as HTML or PDF.
Web previews
Edit HTML source and preview the page to inspect and refine local web documents.
SVG graphics
Preview vector artwork, edit SVG source, and validate or format its XML.

Good to knowThese are source editors with previews, not visual page builders. Live previews depend on the file’s editing mode.

Structured data & CSVMake a long stream of data easier to work with.
JSON tools
Validate syntax, format indentation, or minify JSON to inspect and tidy its structure.
Structured text
Work with YAML, XML, Plist, and configuration files. YAML has basic checks; XML and Plist have validation and formatting.
Format conversion
Convert between JSON, YAML, XML, Plist, and configuration text, and export a new file.
CSV table editing
Switch between text and table modes, edit cells, and add or remove rows and columns.

Good to knowData types differ across formats, so review converted results. CSV editing is not Excel workbook editing.

LaTeX documentsKeep working on formulas, source, and PDFs.
Source editing
Open .tex, .latex, .sty, .cls, and .bib files and edit with syntax highlighting.
Formula previews
Check how formulas render while working on the source.
Document structure
Use the outline and checks to review your document’s structure.
PDF output
Preview and export PDFs with the built-in offline processing engine, without installing a separate TeX environment.

Good to knowCompatibility is limited to the built-in engine. Not every desktop TeX package, template, or complex project is supported.

KML mapsSee the map and the data behind it.
Source and map views
Edit KML’s XML source and switch to a map preview to inspect geographic content.
Common geometry
Display points, lines, polygons, and MultiGeometry with basic styles and name labels.
Automatic framing
Fit the map to the file’s geographic bounds to review routes and areas.

Good to knowGroundOverlay, NetworkLink, 3D Model, and gx:Track are not rendered; their source is retained. Base maps may need a network connection.

XMind mind mapsBuild a clearer picture, one topic at a time.
Canvas management
Switch, create, duplicate, delete, and rename canvases.
Topic trees
Edit topic text; add children or siblings; duplicate, delete, and move topics up or down.
Editing controls
Undo and redo changes, save to the original, or save a separate copy.
Flexible exports
Export PDF, PNG, SVG, or Markdown and TXT outlines.

Good to knowSupports core topic trees in newer content.json-based XMind files. Legacy content.xml files, complex relationships, styles, and attachments are not guaranteed to be editable.

Documents & media

Read, refine, and get the result ready to share.

PDF reading, notes & pagesMark what matters. Leave room for your ideas.
Read and annotate
Highlight, underline, add text notes, and draw with pen, pencil, or marker, with an eraser and undo.
Signatures and overlays
Save and reuse handwritten signatures, add text or images, and move, resize, rotate, or delete editable marks.
Page management
Add blank pages or pages from another PDF. Delete, duplicate, rotate, reorder, crop, and reset crops.
Merge and split
Merge documents by importing pages. Split each page into a ZIP or extract a selected range into a new PDF.

Good to knowPDF support focuses on annotations and page-level changes. It does not include body-text reflow or full form editing.

PDF conversion & scanningFrom paper to searchable files and useful exports.
Scan and assemble
Scan paper into a PDF or combine selected images, in order, into a multipage document.
Offline OCR
Extract existing text and recognize scanned pages into TXT, or add a text layer to create a searchable PDF.
Compress and protect
Choose from three compression levels and compare file sizes. Protect an exported copy with an opening password.
Watermarks and page numbers
Add single or tiled text watermarks with position, style, opacity, and angle controls. Add continuous page numbers with a custom start and format.
Convert and deliver
Export PDF pages as PNGs in a ZIP or image slides in a PPTX. Convert OFD to PDF, then annotate and share it.

Good to knowPDF compression re-renders pages; PPTX slides contain images. OFD conversion focuses on text, images, and basic layout, so complex fonts and graphics may be simplified.

Image editing & batch toolsRefine the picture and the details of its delivery.
Image adjustments
Rotate, flip, crop, resize, and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation.
Editable overlays
Add text, brush strokes, and mosaic layers. Adjust layer position and rotation, with undo and redo.
Format options
Export edited images as PNG, JPEG, or PDF. Batch conversion supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC, static WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP, JPEG 2000, ICO, TGA, and OpenEXR.
Size control
Set conversion quality or compress to JPEG with a target size in KB, resizing when necessary. Package multiple results as a ZIP.
Watermarks and metadata
Add watermarks in bulk, or re-encode images to remove EXIF metadata such as location and device information.

Good to knowPNG and JPEG can be saved in place when permitted; other formats generally use copies. Batch conversion and compression may not retain animation or all original metadata.

Video, subtitles & audioKeep the right moment, or just its sound.
Playback controls
Seek forward or back, change speed, mute, and switch between fitting and filling the video frame.
Light video editing
Trim a time range, rotate in 90° steps, remove audio, and export MP4 at different quality levels, with progress and cancellation.
External subtitles
Import SRT subtitles and adjust encoding, size, color, position, background, and timing offset. Show or hide them during playback.
Extract and trim audio
Export a selected segment from video or audio as M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, or CAF, with applicable bitrate or bit-depth settings.
Audio playback
Use system previews to play common formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and FLAC.

Good to knowPlayback and export depend on system codec support. SRT subtitles are playback overlays and are not burned into exported MP4 files.

Files & connections

Keep your local files and remote work within reach.

File space & mounted foldersA place for everyday files, and a way to find them.
Everyday organization
Create files and folders; import documents and photos; rename, move, copy, delete, or select multiple items. Search, switch list/grid views, and sort by name, date, or size.
Rule-based filing
Move matching files in the current folder into a destination folder using name, extension, date, and size rules.
Frequent files
Reopen recent files, add notes or pin items, and open frequent files from a Home Screen widget.
External locations
Mount folders or individual files from the Files app. Repair expired access or unmount a location, and work in place when authorized.
Recovery and saving
Restore items from the internal 30-day recycle bin. Editors use in-place saving, a copy, or Save As depending on the format and provider permissions.

Good to knowDeletes from mounted folders or remote locations do not enter the internal recycle bin. In-place writing depends on the file provider and access permissions.

Archives, encryption & volumesLook inside, then extract or pack what you need.
Browse before extracting
Explore a folder tree, search paths, temporarily preview individual entries, or extract an entire archive into your file space.
Broad reading support
Read ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR and common compressed variants, plus CAB, CPIO, XAR, LHA, ISO 9660, and more.
Create archives
Create ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, or TAR.XZ with applicable compression-level and algorithm controls.
Password protection
Read encrypted ZIP and 7Z files. Create ZIP AES-256 or traditional encryption, or 7Z AES-256 with optional filename encryption and solid compression.
Split volumes and checks
Create split ZIP or 7Z archives. Recognize common ZIP, 7Z, and RAR volume sets, warn about missing parts, and check 7Z integrity with processing progress.

Good to knowCompatibility depends on the container, compression, and encryption method. Compression creates new archives; it does not edit entries inside an original archive.

Remote files & SSH terminalConnect to a server. Keep working with files and commands.
Remote browsing
Browse, open, and import files through WebDAV, FTP, or SFTP, including recursive folder imports.
SFTP file management
Upload, overwrite, create folders, rename, move, and delete. Edit a remote file and write it back to its original remote path.
SSH authentication
Use a username and password or an OpenSSH Ed25519/RSA private key. Passwords, keys, and passphrases are stored in the local Keychain.
Host verification
Confirm the host fingerprint on first connection. Changed host keys block connections until trust is explicitly addressed.
Interactive terminal
Use an ANSI / VT100-compatible SSH terminal with up to six tabs. Minimize while keeping sessions active in the app, and manually synchronize directories.

Good to knowWebDAV and FTP currently provide reading and import. SFTP deletes are permanent. SSH sessions disconnect when the app enters the background.

Local network transfersMove files from a nearby computer, in its browser.
Browser access
Start sharing on the same Wi-Fi or hotspot network. Open the displayed address or scan its QR code to access the shared space.
Access code
Enter a six-digit code to open the sharing page. View and copy connection addresses on your device.
Transfers both ways
Browse folders, download files or entire folders as ZIPs, upload multiple files, and create folders, rename, or delete from the browser.
WebDAV and cable transfers
Connect Finder or a WebDAV client to the device’s sharing address to read and write the internal file space. You can also transfer files over a cable using Finder / iTunes file sharing.
Active when needed
Network sharing stops when you leave its page or put the app in the background.

Good to knowSharing uses a local HTTP server and requires a mutually reachable network. It is not public cloud storage or a background sync service.

Reading, efficiency & privacy

Thoughtful tools for the rest of your day.

Office, CAD & more previewsTake a closer look at specialist files.
Office documents
Read Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote files through system Quick Look previews.
Offline CAD
Open DWG and DXF model space. Zoom, pan, fit to view, and toggle layers for 2D and selected 3D lines, faces, and meshes.
3D viewing
Switch supported CAD content between wireframe and shaded views, standard angles, and orthographic or perspective projection.
More file types
Preview EPUB, USD / USDZ / Reality, fonts, contacts, and calendar files when supported by the system.
Fallback inspection
Identify files using extensions, system types, and headers. When a normal preview is unavailable, try raw text or a hexadecimal sample, with confirmed safe text available for editing.

Good to knowOffice and CAD are read-only. CAD input is limited to 25 MiB and generated preview data to 64 MiB. ACIS solids, external references, layout viewports, and precise SHX fonts are not fully supported. Database files do not have a SQL query editor.

Reading & personalizationMake longer reads feel more comfortable.
TXT book mode
Switch TXT and TEXT files between the editor and a paginated reader, with the chosen mode remembered per file.
Comfortable layout
Adjust fonts, size, line spacing, layout, background, and encoding. Navigate chapters through a contents view, and read large text files in pages.
Read aloud
Choose system voices and reading speed, pause or resume, and jump to the previous or next segment.
Appearance and languages
Light and dark appearances, with Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean interfaces.
Choose an icon
Keep the original icon or choose from six themes, each with light and dark versions.

Good to knowDedicated pagination and read-aloud features are for TXT / TEXT. EPUB uses system previews with a different feature set.

Batch tools & utilitiesA little less repetitive work.
Compare and replace
Compare two texts line by line and export a difference report. Apply literal replacements across text or code files, inspect match counts, and preserve encoding, BOM, and extensions.
Batch renaming
Generate renamed copies with a shared prefix and sequence numbers, packaged as a ZIP, while keeping files in the original directory.
Find space usage
Find duplicates with size screening and SHA-256 content checks, or scan for files above a size threshold. Export CSV reports.
QR creation
Create text, URL, and Wi-Fi QR codes with a live preview. Customize module shape, margins, correction level, colors, size, and center icon, then export PNG.
Keep going with a result
Launch relevant tools from selected files. Preview, save and open, share, save to the source directory, or continue processing the output.

Good to knowStandalone processing tools create new results without overwriting input files. Duplicate and large-file scans produce reports; they do not automatically delete files.

Encrypted private spaceAn extra layer for files you want to keep separate.
Separate storage
Enter with system authentication. Files and directory information are encrypted with AES-GCM.
Familiar organization
Create, import, search, rename, copy, move, and delete inside the encrypted space, with list and grid views.
Keep editing
Open a temporary decrypted copy in a compatible editor, then return saved changes to encrypted storage.
Less exposure
Private files stay out of ordinary recents, widgets, and deep-link records. The app obscures content and locks the space when entering the background.
Restore and export
Use a separate 30-day recycle bin. Explicitly export a decrypted copy when you need to use the file elsewhere.

Good to knowThis encryption applies only to content inside private space. Exported decrypted copies and the ordinary file space are outside that protection.

MEET YOUR FILES

Your files.
Familiar territory.

Search a file extension to see what you can do with it.

Text & subtitles

Edit and find/replace text. TXT / TEXT also have a paginated reader and read-aloud mode.

.txt.text.log.rtf.srt
Editable

Markdown, web & SVG

Edit source and preview rendering; export Markdown as HTML or PDF.

.md.markdown.html.htm.svg
Editable

Source code

Source editing, syntax highlighting, and find/replace; no code compilation or execution.

.swift.py.js.ts.tsx…
Editable

Data & configuration

Edit, validate and format supported types, and convert structured data.

.json.yaml.yml.xml.plist…
Editable

CSV tables

Text and table modes, cell editing, and row/column operations.

.csv
Editable

LaTeX

Source and formula previews, PDF preview and export; package compatibility is limited.

.tex.latex.sty.cls.bib
Editable

KML maps

XML editing and map previews of common geometry; some extensions are not rendered.

.kml
Editable

PDF documents

Notes, signatures, page tools, compression, OCR, watermarks, and conversion.

.pdf
Light editing

OFD documents

Convert to PDF, then annotate and share; complex layouts may be simplified.

.ofd
Convert first

Images

Crop, adjust, annotate, convert, compress, and watermark. Saving varies by format.

.png.jpg.jpeg.heic.heif…
Light editing

Video

Play, trim, rotate, mute, and export MP4 when the system supports the codec.

.mp4.mov.m4v.avi.mkv…
Light editing

Audio

System playback, segment extraction, and conversion, subject to codec support.

.mp3.wav.m4a.aac.flac…
Light editing

XMind mind maps

Edit canvases and topic trees in newer files; export images, PDF, and outlines.

.xmind
Light editing

Archives

Browse and extract, including supported encrypted and split archives. Create ZIP, 7Z, and TAR variants.

.zip.cbz.jar.rar.cbr…
Browse / extract

Office & iWork

Read-only system Quick Look previews; no native document editing.

.doc.docx.xls.xlsx.ppt…
Read-only

CAD drawings

Offline 2D and selected 3D previews with layer controls; no entity editing.

.dwg.dxf
Read-only

Ebooks, 3D & more

Preview EPUB, 3D files, fonts, contacts, and calendars when supported by the system.

.epub.usdz.usd.reality.ttf…
Read-only

Database files

Try a system preview or sampled raw content; no database querying or editing.

.sqlite.sqlite3.db
Basic inspection

LOCAL FIRST. YOURS ALWAYS.

On your device.
In your hands.

Documents are primarily processed on your device, with an encrypted private space for files you want to keep separate. PatchDoc does not proactively upload their contents to developer servers for storage, analysis, or training.

Read our privacy policy
Read, edit, and save locally
Separate encrypted private space
Purchases handled by Apple

Remote connections and local sharing transfer files when you choose to use them.

A FEW MORE THINGS

A few good questions.

Support
Which devices are supported?

PatchDoc is designed for iPhone and iPad running iOS / iPadOS 17.0 or later. Check the App Store listing for current compatibility.

Is there a trial or a subscription?

PatchDoc offers a 7-day free trial and a one-time lifetime purchase. See the in-app membership page for the current price. Previous purchases can be restored.

Can I use it offline?

Core editing and preview features for local files work offline. Purchases, restoring purchases, remote connections, KML base maps, and cloud files not yet downloaded require a network connection.

Can I edit Word, Excel, or CAD files?

These formats currently offer read-only previews. CSV files have an editable table mode; PDFs support annotations and page tools. CAD drawings can be viewed, but CAD entities cannot be edited.

Will saving overwrite my original file?

Saving depends on the format and the file provider’s permissions. The app may save in place, save a copy, or offer Save As. Standalone processing tools export new files. Check the save option in the app before proceeding.

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START WITH YOUR NEXT FILE

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Make everyday file work feel at home on iPhone and iPad.

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