AutoEntry Batch Upload Limits: What Accounting Firms Need to Know
AutoEntry restricts PDF uploads to 199 pages per file, limits mobile uploads to 50 files, and requires 24+ hours for large batch processing. Here's what these constraints mean for your firm's workflow.
AutoEntry's Batch Upload Constraints
AutoEntry imposes several technical limits on batch document processing that directly impact firm workflows. These constraints affect upload capacity, file size, and processing speed.
199-Page PDF Limit
Each PDF uploaded from your computer cannot exceed 199 pages. Bank statements or consolidated client documents often exceed this limit.
50 Files (Mobile Only)
Mobile app uploads are capped at 50 files per batch. Desktop upload limits are unspecified but still constrained by per-file page limits.
24+ Hour Processing
Large batch uploads can take more than 24 hours to process, with actual time varying based on file size, scan quality, and server load.
Additional Processing Constraints
- •Documents must be manually submitted for processing - no automatic extraction after upload
- •Files being processed cannot be deleted until extraction completes
- •Per-document pricing at approximately $0.54 per page adds up with high-volume batch processing
How Processing Time Limitations Impact Firm Workflows
The 24+ hour processing window for large batches creates bottlenecks during peak periods. Here's what this means for different accounting scenarios.
Tax Season Crunch
Day 1: Upload 30 client bank statements Monday morning (mix of 50-200 page PDFs)
Day 2: Wait for processing. Some files complete by Tuesday evening, others still pending
Day 3: Final extractions arrive Wednesday. Can't start reconciliation until all clients complete
Result: 2-3 day delay before starting actual accounting work
Month-End Close Pressure
Month ends Friday: Need statements processed by Monday for client meetings
Upload Friday afternoon: Batch processing starts but completes over weekend
Monday morning: Some extractions still pending, forcing you to reschedule client meetings
Result: Missed deadlines and rescheduled client meetings
Processing delays compound when you manage 20+ clients. A 24-hour wait per batch means you're always working on yesterday's data.
See how firms manage multi-client workflowsBatch Processing Capabilities Compared
AutoEntry's constraints vs Zera Books' unlimited batch processing platform
| Feature | AutoEntry | Zera Books |
|---|---|---|
| PDF page limit per file | 199 pages maximum | No limit |
| Files per upload batch | 50 (mobile), unspecified (desktop) | 50+ files at once |
| Processing time (large batches) | 24+ hours | Minutes |
| Manual submission required | Yes - must manually submit each document | No - automatic processing on upload |
| Batch pricing model | Per-document (~$0.54/page) | Unlimited conversions ($79/month) |
| File control during processing | Cannot delete files being processed | Full control at any time |
Real Workflow Impact: Time Lost to Batch Constraints
Batch upload limits don't just slow down processing - they fundamentally change how you structure your workday and client service delivery.
Scheduling Fragmentation
When you can only process 50 files at once (mobile) or face 199-page limits per PDF, you split large client batches across multiple upload sessions.
Example: 15 clients with 8 statements each = 120 files. Split into 3 batches × 24 hours = 3 days minimum processing.
Manual Workarounds
199-page PDF limits force you to manually split large consolidated statements before upload, adding pre-processing steps to your workflow.
Time cost: 10-15 minutes per oversized PDF to split, rename, and organize before batch upload.
Client Service Delays
24+ hour processing times mean you can't offer same-day turnaround for urgent client requests, even for straightforward extractions.
Client impact: "I need this for tomorrow's meeting" becomes impossible without manual data entry.
The Compounding Effect at Scale
Batch limits become exponentially more problematic as your firm grows. A 5-client practice might tolerate 24-hour processing. A 50-client firm operating under the same constraints creates a permanent backlog.
Small Practice (10 clients)
10 clients × 5 statements = 50 files. One batch, 24-hour wait. Manageable.
Growing Firm (40 clients)
40 clients × 5 statements = 200 files. Four batches × 24 hours = 4 days minimum. Unmanageable.
How One CPA Eliminated Processing Delays
"My clients send me all kinds of messy PDFs from different banks. This tool handles them all and saves me probably 10 hours a week."
Ashish Josan
Manager, CPA at Manning Elliott
The Batch Processing Challenge
Ashish manages multiple clients who submit bank statements in varying formats and sizes. Before switching to Zera Books' bank statement converter, he dealt with:
- •Large consolidated PDFs exceeding tool page limits
- •Multi-day processing delays during tax season
- •Manual file splitting and batch management overhead
Result with Zera Books: No page limits, no batch delays, 10 hours recovered weekly. Processes all client statements the same day they arrive.
How Zera Books Handles Batch Processing Without Limits
Zera Books eliminates batch constraints through unlimited processing capacity and AI-powered transaction categorization.
No Page or File Limits
Upload PDFs of any size - 50 pages, 500 pages, or 5,000 pages. Upload 50+ files simultaneously without splitting batches or managing multiple upload sessions.
Real scenario: Upload 75 client statements (mix of 20-300 pages each) in one batch. All process simultaneously.
Minutes, Not Days
Processing completes in minutes regardless of batch size. No 24-hour queues, no server load delays, no waiting for extraction to start.
Real scenario: Client calls at 2pm with urgent statement needs. Upload, process, and deliver categorized transactions by 2:30pm.
Automatic Processing
Documents process automatically on upload. No manual submission step, no clicking through each file to start extraction. Upload and walk away.
Time saved: Eliminate 2-5 minutes per document clicking "Submit for processing" across 50 files = 100-250 minutes recovered.
Unlimited Pricing Model
$79/month flat rate for unlimited conversions. No per-page fees, no per-document costs, no overage charges. Process 10 statements or 1,000 statements - same price.
Cost comparison: 200 pages/month at $0.54/page = $108. Zera Books = $79 for unlimited pages.
Complete Batch Processing Workflow
Upload Batch
Drop 50+ statements at once. Any size, any format.
Auto-Process
Processing starts immediately. No manual submission.
AI Categorize
Transactions auto-categorized for QuickBooks/Xero.
Export Ready
Download categorized data in minutes, ready to import.
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