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AskYourPDF
Chat with PDFs and documents, with a research plugin and knowledge bases
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What is AskYourPDF?
AskYourPDF turns documents into conversations: upload PDFs, Word files, ebooks or web pages and question them directly, with answers tied back to the source. Beyond single files, it offers knowledge bases that group many documents into one searchable collection, shared spaces for teams, and a research extension that helps you find papers before you read them.
It also plugs into other chatbots as a document tool, which made it an early favourite during the plugin era. Free use covers small documents and a handful of questions; premium tiers raise page counts, file numbers and question volumes. Students drowning in readings and professionals reviewing long reports are the natural audience, and the multi-format support gives it an edge over PDF-only rivals.
Key Features
- Chat with PDFs, Word, ebooks and web pages
- Knowledge bases spanning many documents
- Source-linked answers for verification
- Browser extension for finding and reading papers
- Shareable document spaces for teams
Pros
- Supports more formats than most rivals
- Knowledge bases suit long research projects
- Answers stay tied to the source text
Cons
- Interface feels dated next to newer rivals
- Free limits are modest
- Accuracy dips on tables and scanned pages
Pricing
- Model: Freemium
- Free plan for small documents and limited questions. Premium tiers raise page, file and question limits; check the official site for current prices.
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How We Rated It
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