docly (Web Based App)

Project Title:
Docly – Smart Document Formatter & Secure Vault (Web App with Payment Integration)

Project Overview:
We are building a modern web-based SaaS platform called Docly that helps users instantly format their documents (images, signatures, PDFs) to meet the exact requirements of online forms (government exams, job applications, passport forms, etc.).

Additionally, the platform will offer a secure document vault where users can safely store and reuse their documents.

The goal is to create a fast, simple, and highly reliable tool that reduces document rejection during form submissions.

Core Concept:
Upload a file → Select requirement → Download perfectly formatted file in seconds.

Target Users:

Students applying for exams (SSC, UPSC, etc.)
Job applicants
General users filling online forms
Cyber cafes / service centers
Features Required
Phase 1 – Core Tools (No Login Required)
1. Image Resizer Tool (Primary Feature)
Upload JPG / PNG
Resize by:
File size (KB control – e.g., 10KB to 500KB)
Dimensions (width x height in pixels)
Output formats:
JPG
PNG
Maintain image quality as much as possible
2. Signature Tool
Upload or draw signature
Background removal (auto white/transparent)
Resize to required size
Export as PNG/JPG
3. PDF Compressor
Upload PDF files
Compress to smaller size (user selectable level)
Maintain readability
4. Format Converter
JPG → PNG
PNG → JPG
Image → PDF
5. Form Presets (Key Differentiator)
Predefined templates such as:
Passport photo
Govt exam formats
Admin should be able to add/edit presets
Presets auto-apply:
File size
Dimensions
Format
6. Instant Download
No login required
Process and download instantly
Files auto-deleted after processing (important)
Phase 2 – Secure User Portal (Paid)
7. User Authentication
Email + OTP login
Password-based login
8. Secure Document Vault
Upload and store documents
Folder system:
Aadhaar
PAN
Certificates
Download in required formats anytime
Encrypted storage
9. Subscription & Payment Integration
Plans:
Monthly
Yearly
Payment gateway:
Razorpay (India)
Stripe (optional international)
10. User Dashboard
View uploaded documents
Manage files
Track subscription
Download history
Technical Requirements
Frontend:
React.js (Next.js preferred)
Fully responsive (mobile-first design)
Backend:
Node.js (Express) OR Python (FastAPI)
File Processing:
Image processing:
Sharp / OpenCV
PDF compression:
Ghostscript or equivalent
Database:
MongoDB or PostgreSQL
Storage:
AWS S3 (with encryption enabled)
Security:
HTTPS (SSL certificate)
AES-256 encryption for stored files
Secure APIs (JWT authentication)
Auto-delete files for non-logged users
Basic rate limiting
UI/UX Requirements
Clean, minimal, modern UI
Very simple 3-step flow:
Upload
Select format/preset
Download
Fast loading and processing (<5 seconds)
Mobile-first design
Admin Panel
Add/edit form presets
View users
Monitor usage
Manage subscriptions
Performance Requirements
Handle uploads up to 10MB
Fast processing time
Scalable architecture
Deliverables
Fully functional website (frontend + backend)
Payment integration
Admin panel
Source code
Deployment support (live server setup)
Timeline
Phase 1 (Core Tools): 2–3 weeks
Phase 2 (Full Platform): 4–6 weeks
Budget

(Open to proposals – mention your quote with timeline)

Ideal Developer
Experience in SaaS platforms
Strong experience in image/PDF processing
Experience with secure file handling
Payment gateway integration experience
Notes
Focus on performance and simplicity over heavy design
The platform must be extremely easy to use
Accuracy in file output is critical (must meet size/dimension requirements)