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ChatPDF
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ChatPDF

Chat with any PDF

4.7
freemiumbeginnerVerifiedSince 2023-03
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About ChatPDF

A simple tool that lets you upload PDF documents and ask them questions in a chat interface.

Highly efficient for analyzing legal docs, textbooks, and manuals.

Platforms
Web
Best For
Individualsresearchers
Screenshot
ChatPDF screenshot

Capabilities & Features

Free Tier
API Access
No Signup Required
File Upload
Memory
Open SourceWorks OfflineCustomizableMultimodalVoice InputImage InputImage OutputVideo InputVideo OutputAudio OutputWeb SearchCode ExecutionPluginsCollaborationWhite LabelSelf-HostableBrowser Extension

Common Use Cases

1

summarization

2

research

Pricing Modelfreemium

Free Plan

2 PDFs/day (120 pages)

Paid Plan

Plus $5/mo

Get Started

Direct link · Verified & reader-supported

Pros & Cons

Incredibly simple

No account required

Fast indexing

Very basic UI

Limited analysis for giant books

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