Granite

What is Granite?

Granite is a document vault for storing and searching important personal paperwork. It accepts files such as PDFs, scans, phone photos, forwarded emails, and common image formats, then reads each document, extracts key fields, and files it into a structured library.

The product is designed to help people keep track of records like tax forms, vehicle titles, leases, insurance policies, IDs, receipts, and similar documents. Once documents are in the vault, users can search by document name or ask questions in plain English to retrieve a document or an answer drawn from the source, with citations for verification.

Key Features

• Multi-format document intake: Upload PDFs, Word files, JPG/PNG/WebP images, HEIC/HEIF photos, folders, scans, and forwarded emails so documents can be added in the form they already exist in.
• Automatic document reading and filing: Granite identifies document types, extracts relevant fields, and organizes items without requiring manual naming or tagging.
• Plain-English search and Q&A: Users can ask for a specific document or ask questions like policy details or tax amounts and get the relevant document or answer back.
• Cited answers from source documents: Responses can include a citation to the original file and page, making it possible to verify extracted information.
• Automatic collections and linked entities: Documents are grouped around related people, vendors, vehicles, tax years, and other entities to create a structured library.
• Exportable archive: The vault can be exported as a zip, with extracted fields included alongside the original documents.
• Security controls described by the product: Granite says uploads are encrypted with AES-256, database metadata is encrypted again, staff do not browse vaults, and emergency access is opt-in and audited.

How to Use Granite?

Start by creating a vault and adding documents by upload, scan, photo, folder import, or email forwarding. Granite processes each document, identifies what it is, and files it into the right place automatically.

After the documents are in the vault, use search or ask questions in plain English to find records or retrieve details from them. The library is organized around the documents and the people, vendors, vehicles, or tax years they relate to, so users can review related records together.

Use Cases

• Tax record management: Store W-2s, 1099s, and returns together so you can ask for a specific year’s form or check withheld amounts later.
• Vehicle and title tracking: Keep driver’s licenses, vehicle titles, and related paperwork in one place for quick access when renewing or transferring a car.
• Insurance policy lookup: Save home or other insurance policies and ask questions about deductibles, renewal terms, premiums, or riders.
• Lease and housing records: Organize lease agreements and related housing documents so they are easy to retrieve when dates or terms matter.
• Household document archive: Maintain a searchable archive of receipts, IDs, medical explanation-of-benefits documents, and other records that are usually hard to file consistently.

FAQ

Can Granite handle scanned or photographed documents?
Yes. The product page says it accepts scans and photos, including common image formats such as JPG, PNG, WebP, and Apple’s HEIC/HEIF.

Does Granite require me to organize files manually?
No. The product is described as reading documents automatically, extracting fields, and filing them without manual naming, tagging, or filing.

Can I ask questions instead of searching for filenames?
Yes. Granite supports plain-English search and question answering, including retrieval of the underlying document or a sourced answer.

Is export supported?
Yes. The site says the full vault can be exported as a zip with extracted fields included.

Does the product mention a free plan?
Yes. The pricing section lists a free plan and a paid annual plan, but the page should be checked for current details before purchase.

Alternatives

• Traditional cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud Drive are better for general file storage, but they do not automatically read and structure documents the way Granite does.
• Document scanning and receipt apps are geared toward capture and basic organization, often for a narrower range of document types than a general-purpose vault.
• Personal knowledge or note-taking tools can store information and attachments, but they usually rely more on manual organization than on extracting fields from documents and answering document-specific questions.
• Manual folder-based archives offer simplicity and direct control, but they require the user to name, sort, and later remember where each file is stored.