Summarize PDF — AI Summary in Seconds

Get the key points from any PDF in seconds. Drop in reports, papers, or contracts and get structured summaries with cited pages — 100% in-browser.

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Select or drop PDF to summarize

Bullet & prose modes · Cited pages · Runs locally

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1Bullet & Prose ModesPick bullet points or flowing paragraphs.
2Cited Key PagesEach claim links to its source page.
3100% PrivateRuns fully in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Key points in seconds

Pick bullets, flowing paragraphs, or a one-paragraph brief — then copy the summary. Long documents summarize from their first portion under the text cap.

Private by design

Only the extracted text travels for summary while the file stays put. Research papers and board decks remain local, with key points returned in seconds.

How to Summarize a PDF — Step by Step

  1. 1Upload your PDFUpload your document — text is extracted locally.
  2. 2Choose summary stylePick bullet points or flowing paragraphs.
  3. 3Read the summaryRead the key points with cited source pages; copy or export for your notes.
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Frequently asked questions

How long can the PDF be?

Up to the tool's text cap — long documents are summarized from their first portion.

Can I get bullet points or paragraphs?

Yes — pick the summary style before generating.

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