PDF.ai – AI‑Powered Chat for Your PDFs
PDF.ai is a web‑based AI chatbot that lets you interact with PDF documents as if you were talking to a knowledgeable assistant. Upload a PDF, and the underlying large‑language model (LLM) indexes its content, enabling you to:
- Ask natural‑language questions and receive precise answers drawn directly from the document.
- Generate concise summaries of chapters, sections, or the entire file.
- Search instantly for keywords, figures, tables, or specific passages.
- Extract data such as dates, amounts, or technical specifications without manual scrolling.
- Multi‑document support – combine several PDFs in one session for cross‑referencing.
Key Features
- Real‑time AI chat – Conversational interface with instant responses.
- Context‑aware retrieval – The model keeps track of the conversation context, so follow‑up questions are understood.
- Privacy‑first – Files are processed in memory and deleted after the session; no permanent storage.
- Exportable results – Copy answers, download summaries as new PDFs, or export to plain text.
- Cross‑platform – Works on desktop browsers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Typical Use Cases
- Students & Researchers – Quickly locate citations, summarize articles, or extract methodology details.
- Legal Professionals – Pull clauses, definitions, or case references from lengthy contracts.
- Business Analysts – Scan reports for key metrics, financial figures, or market insights.
- Content Creators – Turn whitepapers into bite‑size briefs or FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How accurate are the answers? A: The AI extracts information directly from the PDF text, but complex tables or scanned images may require OCR preprocessing.
Q: Is my data safe? A: Files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed in a secure sandbox, and automatically deleted after the session ends.
Q: Can I use PDF.ai offline? A: Currently it is a cloud service; offline functionality is planned for future releases.
Q: What file sizes are supported? A: PDFs up to 50 MB are accepted; larger files can be split into smaller sections.
Q: Does it work with scanned PDFs? A: Yes, built‑in OCR converts scanned pages to searchable text before the AI analysis.
PDF.ai empowers anyone who works with documents to retrieve information faster, reduce manual reading time, and turn static PDFs into interactive knowledge bases.
