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ChatPDF

Upload a PDF and ask questions about it; answers point to the page they come from.

PricingFreemium

CategoryResearch & Learning

Last checkedNov 2026

What is ChatPDF?

ChatPDF does one thing: you upload a PDF and chat with it. Ask for a summary, a specific figure or an explanation, and it answers with references to the relevant pages.

It is quick and simple for reports, manuals, papers and contracts. The free plan limits the number and size of documents.

Key features

Chat with PDFsAsk questions about any document.

Page citationsAnswers link to the source page.

Multiple filesChat across several PDFs (paid).

Many languagesAsk in your language.

How to get started

Go to chatpdf.com.
Upload a PDF report.
Ask for a summary and then specific questions.

Our take

The simplest way to get answers from a PDF.

Best for

Reading reports quickly
Students
Contracts and manuals

Strengths

Very simple
Page references in answers

Limits

Limits on free use
Less capable than general assistants on hard tasks

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Questions

Is ChatPDF free?

ChatPDF has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.

What is ChatPDF best for?

ChatPDF is best for: Reading reports quickly, Students, and Contracts and manuals.

What are the best alternatives to ChatPDF?

Popular alternatives in Research & Learning include Perplexity, NotebookLM, Elicit, Consensus, and Scite.

Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official ChatPDF website.