How to Search
Tips for finding documents in the Epstein Files archive
Quick answer
Use the homepage search with at least 2 characters, add a dataset filter, then open the file page and follow the DOJ source link for verification.
Searching by file name
The search bar on the homepage matches against document file names and known prefixes. Type at least two characters to start filtering. The search is case-insensitive and updates as you type.
Many DOJ files follow naming conventions like sequential numbering (e.g., IMG0001, IMG0002) or descriptive prefixes. If you know a specific file ID from the DOJ portal or a news report, enter it directly to locate the document.
Filtering by data set
Use the data set dropdown next to the search bar to narrow results to a specific release. The DOJ organized files into twelve data sets, released in two waves (December 2025 and January 2026). Combining a search term with a dataset filter is the fastest way to find specific records.
Using the document viewer
Click any gallery card to open the lightbox viewer. From there you can:
- Zoom and pan — scroll to zoom, drag to pan, or use the on-screen controls
- Navigate pages — use the up/down arrows (or keyboard arrows) for multi-page documents
- Switch documents — use left/right arrows to move between documents
- Copy a link — press C to copy a direct link to the current page
- Open in new tab — press O to open the dedicated file page
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc | Close lightbox |
| ← → | Previous / next document |
| ↑ ↓ | Previous / next page (multi-page documents) |
| C | Copy link to current page |
| O | Open file page in new tab |
| ? | Toggle keyboard shortcut help |
Citing records
Each document page includes a direct link to the original DOJ source file (when available). For academic or journalistic citation, we recommend referencing both the DOJ source URL and the document identifier shown on each page. Example format:
Verifying against DOJ originals
Every document with a known source includes a "View original DOJ source file" link on its detail page. We convert original PDFs to optimized WebP images for faster browsing, but the content is unchanged. For authoritative use, always verify against the official DOJ portal.