Announcements

Hi team,  I know how frustrating it is when using DataSnipper for testing with validation snips, the preparer can see all documents and snips, but reviewers (e.g., colleagues) see an error message when opening the workbook, even after the documents and snips were exported and saved to a shared location. What you need to check, first thing first is:"Include PDFs in Excel" setting is turned off in the workbook.When this setting is disabled, documents are not embedded correctly, preventing other users from viewing the snips or attached files. It can also be related to co-authoring setup or version mismatches among team members.  Resolution Steps1. Check the “Include PDFs in Excel” SettingOpen the affected workbook in DataSnipper. Go to DataSnipper Settings and ensure “Include P

Short answerDataSnipper has no hard limit on the number of files you can export at once.You can use the Export button to export:The current PDF, or All imported PDFs to a folder of your choiceWhy exports may fail at high volumes (200–500 files)If a user can export in batches (e.g., 20–30 files) but struggles with 200–500 files, especially with Snips, markups, and comments included, this is typically a hardware/memory constraint, not a DataSnipper restriction. Large export jobs can exceed available memory capacity.Recommended best practices before exporting large batchesReduce workbook + document load first:Compress imported documents (via DataSnipper’s document management options) Temporarily switch off “Include PDFs in Excel” to reduce w

Quick disable (recommended first step)In Excel, go to File > Options > Add-ins In the dropdown at the bottom, select COM Add-ins and click Go Uncheck the box next to DataSnipper Click OKRegistry method (more permanent)You can disable the add-in by setting the LoadBehavior registry value to 0 (disabled) here:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Office\\Excel\\Addins\\DataSnipper.AddinGroup Policy (for IT admins)In corporate environments, IT can use Group Policy to prevent DataSnipper from loading automatically for specific users or groups.Tip: Start with the COM Add-ins method, it’s the simplest and quickest to try.!-->

ICYMI: DataSnipper's DocuMine was recognized in TIME's 2025 awards.Professionals have mixed feelings about AI. Some are AI early adopters, while some hesitate due to various concerns, e.g. data security, online safety, policy compliance, and more 🤔Vote in the poll and feel free to elaborate in the comments, I’ll pick 2 lucky commenters to receive a EUR30 gift card (valid worldwide). Spread the word 🔊  

Hi all!  Tired of manual, time-consuming processes?Join Sangeetha, our Product Marketing Manager, for an exclusive webinar designed for finance controllers and team members who are ready to work smarter, not harder. What you'll learn: ✨ How to automate repetitive finance tasks ✨ Strategies to boost team efficiency ✨ Real-world examples of workflow transformationWho should attend: Finance controllers, finance team members, and anyone looking to streamline their financial operations In this live webinar you'll discover: 📄 Intelligent Data Extraction (ADE/AI Extractions)Stop manually typing data from invoices, statements, and financial documents. Watch AI extract key information instantly with exceptional accuracy.📋 Contract Intelligence (DocuMine)No more reading 50-page agreements line by line. Get instant summaries

Hi everyone,  As we wrap up this year's holiday season, complete with hastily assembled festive desserts, the annual debate over when decorations should come down, and at least one gift that's being regifted as we speak; we're already looking ahead to January with the kind of optimism usually reserved for New Year's resolutions.But unlike those abandoned fitness goals and dusty language learning apps, our January webinars are actually worth showing up for 😍While you're still working through tins of biscuits and chocolates that mysteriously multiply during the holidays, mark your calendar for what might be the January commitment you'll actually keep! DataSnipper Tips & Tricks  What’s better than starting 2026 by uncovering tips and tricks from our DataSnipper expert to level up your efficiency?This webinar is the perfect way for all DataSnipper users.Features to be covered: 

Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to join you as your new Community Manager and become part of this amazing group. I'm really looking forward to getting to know each of you and helping foster a space where we can all connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.My goal is to make this community a vibrant hub for collaboration and networking between fellow DataSnipper user, where everyone feels welcome to contribute and engage. There's a lot of exciting things in the pipeline, so definitely watch this space. I can't wait to share what's coming and work together to make this community even better! 

Is there anyway to stop Datasnipper loading up when open a spreadsheet - each time it opens you have to wait while the PDFs load up. But often I don’t want to reference a PDF so it delays opening files, particularly files with lots of PDFs.

Which DataSnipper Feature have you used the most in 2025? 📈

For those heading into busy season, are you planning to lean more on AI features this year?What are your top time-savers in DataSnipper during crunch time?Curious to hear from all of you!!-->

From Excel Agents to Disclosure Agents, the agentic era is redefining what it means to work smart.What’s one process in your team you’d love to see handled by an AI Agent next?Curious to hear from all of you!

As the sun turns up, so do we with our new Summer Campaign! ☀️ DataSnipper is often valued for its productivity, efficiency and workflow automation.But to us, it’s more than that. DataSnipper is time back.It’s freedom, peace of mind, and yes, maybe even an early Friday and a towel on the sand. We just want to get you to the beach faster. ⛱️This campaign was made for you. 💙 Check out the campaign video here  Wishing you a sunny and joyful July!#MakeItCount

Let’s be honest, explaining your job as an auditor or financial controller is already tough enough. Add DataSnipper into the mix, and you’ve probably seen a few confused looks. 😅So here’s a fun challenge for you: How do you describe DataSnipper to your friends, family, or people who have no clue what audit is?Is it “Google for Excel”?, “Like a turbo-charged Ctrl+F”? Or do you go with something like “It helps us avoid mind-numbing copy-paste”?Drop your go-to explanation below!Short, funny, serious - we’ll take it all.(And who knows… maybe your version ends up in our next elevator pitch 😉)

We’re still buzzing from Connect ’25 Amsterdam, our flagship event that brought together passionate auditors, finance professionals, and AI innovators from around the world!Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and helped make it such an inspiring two days of transformation, collaboration, and conversation around AI in audit and finance. From real-world use cases to visionary sessions, the momentum we’re building together is incredible.💡 Watch the aftermovie below for a glimpse of the energy, learning, and community we experienced.Next stop: Connect NYC!We can’t wait to bring even more of this magic to our community and see even more of your faces there. 💙DataSnipper Connect 2025 Aftermovie

Connect’25 is our annual flagship event. This year, it will be an action-packed event exploring this year’s theme: AI Everywhere: Transforming Data, Empowering People. You’ll hear from industry leaders about how AI is revolutionizing audit and finance and be among the first to get hands-on with our exciting new product updates!RSVP here: Amsterdam 2025

🔹 Hundreds of global nominations🔹 4000+ votes🔹 3 well-deserved winnersFrom rising stars to audit heroes, this community knows how to celebrate its own!We’ll take the celebration to the next level at DataSnipper Connect NYC this autumn, where we can’t wait to meet our winners in person.Swipe to meet the winners (again) 🎉

We're opening up our Insider Track – a space for curious minds and power users who want to get a first look at what’s next at DataSnipper.By joining, you’ll get early access to new features, exclusive opportunities to test pilots, and the chance to directly influence our roadmap with your feedback.👉 Sign up here to get on the track: https://datasnipper.com/insider-signupLet’s shape the future of audit and finance, together.

We like to think we know every way DataSnipper can be used - our in-house teams are obsessed with testing, optimizing, and gathering feedback. But there are always new, creative, and unexpected ways people push our tools further than we ever imagined. So, tell us—how do you use DataSnipper in ways we might not even know are possible?Have you discovered a unique workflow? Found a creative hack that speeds up your work? Used DataSnipper for something totally unexpected?Drop your best use cases below and surprise us! Who knows, maybe we’ll feature the most (in)genius ideas in our next update.

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