Private, local-first file intelligence for Windows

Understand your files before you change them.

FileCognition helps you see what you have, search inside supported files, recognize duplicate copies, and plan safe actions across local and connected storage.

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One product hub

Learn, test, install, and stay current.

FileCognition.com is the authoritative home for preview access, Windows releases, documentation, known issues, and product updates.

Early access

Private Windows preview

Apply to test pre-release builds and help improve the first customer journey.

Install

Verified Windows downloads

See the release channel, version, signing status, notes, and known issues before installing.

Documentation

Get answers without waiting

Installation, privacy, feature guides, troubleshooting, and release history.

A calmer way through file clutter

Start with a problem you recognize

Choose an everyday situation. See what FileCognition can identify, how it explains the finding, and which actions remain under your control.

Your situation

Keep the right copy with confidence

The same file is on your PC, an external drive, and two cloud services.

3 copies → 1 trusted file

What you have now

This computerDocuments › FinancialFamily-budget.xlsx

Cloud storagePersonal › BackupsFamily-budget.xlsx

OneDriveMy files › BudgetsFamily-budget.xlsx

Google DriveDrive › ArchiveFamily-budget.xlsx

FileCognition engine

1Catalog locations
2Research file content
3Match exact copies
4Present approval plan

Your desired result

Family-budget.xlsxNew location › Documents › Financial

1 file copied2 duplicates deleted after approval

You remain in control. FileCognition recommends a plan; your files change only after you approve it. Your information is never sold or used for advertising.

Windows product in active development

Useful today, becoming simpler every week

These capabilities exist in the current Windows build and are still undergoing usability and reliability validation.

Storage overview

Understand which folders, drives, and synchronized cloud locations are being monitored.

Search

Find files by name, location, details, and supported content.

Same files

Identify exact copies by content—even when their filenames differ.

Records

Recognize useful fields in invoices and other supported documents.

Sensitive information

Review masked signals that may need protection without changing the source file.

Safe actions

Plan, approve, verify, record, and where supported undo file actions.

FileCognition is not yet offered as a public production release. Feature availability and presentation may change during validation.

Roadmap

Finish Windows well before expanding

The roadmap prioritizes trust, clarity, and a complete customer journey over adding more disconnected features.

Now

Windows usability and reliability

Complete the first-run journey
Improve large-catalog responsiveness
Validate safe actions and recovery
Standardize accessibility and visual behavior

Installer and update readiness
Structured real-user testing
Privacy and security documentation
Recommendation quality measurement

Later

Broader product ecosystem

Additional cloud connectors
Optional encrypted synchronization
macOS validation after Windows
Mobile capture and review companions

Build it with us

Help make FileCognition easier for everyone.

Join the early-access community to discuss everyday file problems, review interface ideas, and influence what we improve next.

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Customer validation · Round 2

How do you manage years of files?

Share your real experience across computers, drives, and cloud storage. The survey takes about 6–10 minutes and never accesses your files.

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