Chat with PDF
Ask questions about any PDF and get answers with page citations, taken only from your document.
or drop your file here
PDF up to 100 MB · 10 free questions per file
- Page Citations
- Answers Only From Your PDF
- Scanned PDFs (OCR)
- Any Language
Ask Your PDF Anything and Get Answers You Can Check
PDFezy's Chat with PDF lets you ask questions about any document and get answers in seconds. Every answer comes only from your PDF and cites the page it came from, so you can check it in one click. If the document doesn't cover your question, it tells you instead of guessing. It reads scanned PDFs, works in any language, and handles files up to 100 MB. Your first 10 questions on every file are free.
How to Chat with a PDF in 3 Steps
- 1
Upload your PDF
Drop a file or pick one from your device. Scanned PDFs work too.
- 2
Ask anything
Type a question in any language, or pick a suggested one.
- 3
Check the source
Every answer cites its page. Click it to see the page.
See a Chat with a PDF
Every answer shows where it came from, and the chat tells you when your PDF doesn't cover a question.
- Answers only from your PDFNothing from the internet or made up to fill a gap.
- A page citation on every answerClick it to open the page and check.
- An honest not-found replyIf the document doesn't say, you're told so instead of getting a guess.
How many days can I work from home?
Up to three days a week, agreed with your manager.p. 2
Who approves working from another country?
HR, in writing, before you go.p. 7
Is there a gym allowance?
I couldn't find that in this PDF.
What Can You Ask a PDF?
Not sure where to start? Try one of these, or pick a suggested question after you upload.
Find a fact
- “What is the notice period?”
- “When does the contract end?”
- “What was revenue in 2025?”
Understand
- “Explain the method in simple terms.”
- “What does this clause mean for me?”
Get the gist
- “What are the main findings?”
- “List the key risks mentioned.”
Pull lists
- “List every deadline and its date.”
- “Which products are mentioned, with prices?”
Check something
- “Does the policy cover remote work abroad?”
- “Is there a late payment fee?”
Why Chat with Your PDF on PDFezy
Answers Only From Your PDF
Every answer comes from your document, never from the internet.
Says When It Can't Find It
If the document doesn't say, you're told so instead of getting a guess.
Reads Scanned PDFs
Built-in OCR reads scanned pages first. For editable text from a scan, use PDF OCR.
Page Citations on Every Answer
Each answer shows the page it came from. Click it to open that page and check.
Ask in Any Language
Ask in your language and get the answer in it, whatever language the PDF is in.
Suggested Questions
Not sure what to ask? Pick a suggested question to get started.
Large Files Up to 100 MB
Chat with full textbooks, reports and manuals in one upload. Free chats cover the first 50 pages.
Want the Short Version First?
Get the key points with Summarize PDF, then ask follow-up questions here.
Who Uses Chat with PDF
Any PDF you need answers from, from a 2-page letter to a 100 MB manual.
Students
Ask about a textbook chapter or lecture notes, then test yourself with PDF Quiz Generator.
Researchers
Ask about a paper's method, sample size or limitations and get the page to cite.
Contracts and legal documents
Find terms, dates and obligations, and check each against its clause.
Financial and business reports
Pull figures from annual reports without scrolling through tables.
Manuals and technical documents
Ask how to do something and go straight to the right page.
HR and company policies
Get clear answers about leave, benefits and rules.
Scanned documents
Built-in OCR reads older scans and image-only PDFs.
Documents in another language
Ask in your language. Need the whole file? Use Translate PDF.
How to Get Better Answers from Your PDF
- 1
Ask one thing at a time
“What is the deadline?” works better than three questions in one.
- 2
Use the document's own words
Names, section titles and terms help find the right passage.
- 3
Ask follow-up questions
Go deeper on an answer with a second question.
- 4
Click the page citation
Check anything important against the page it came from.
- 5
Try another word if it's not found
If it says it couldn't find something, rephrase it. The document may not cover it.
PDFezy vs ChatGPT and Adobe Acrobat
Why not just use ChatGPT or Adobe? Because PDFezy is built to answer from your document and show you where.
| Feature | PDFezy | ChatGPT | Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answers only from your document | Yes, never from the internet | No, can draw on general knowledge | Not stated |
| Page citation on every answer | Yes, click to open the page | No built-in page links | Yes, numbered source links |
| Says when the answer isn't in the file | Yes, every time | Not a built-in feature | Not stated |
| Scanned PDFs | Yes, built-in OCR | No, image-only PDFs not supported | Not stated |
| Free use | 10 questions on every file | 3 file uploads a day | Free to try with sign-in, then a paid add-on |
Chat with PDF FAQs
What is Chat with PDF?
An AI tool that answers your questions about a PDF using only what the document says, with a page citation for each answer.
How do I chat with a PDF?
It takes three steps:
- Upload your PDF, or drop it on the page.
- Type a question in any language, or pick a suggested one.
- Read the answer and click its page citation to check the source.
Is Chat with PDF free?
Yes. You get 10 free questions on every file. Subscribers can ask as many as they like.
Does it answer from the internet?
No. Answers come only from your PDF.
If the document doesn't say, you'll see “I couldn't find that in this PDF.” instead of a guess.
How accurate are the answers?
Answers come only from your PDF and cite their page, so you can check them in one click.
AI can still make mistakes, so check important details against the page before you rely on them.
Can I chat with a scanned PDF?
Yes. Built-in OCR reads scanned pages first. For editable text from a scan, use PDF OCR.
Can I ask in another language?
Yes. Ask in any language and the answer comes back in that language, whatever language the PDF is in.
How large can my PDF be?
Up to 100 MB, so full textbooks, reports and manuals fit in one upload. Free chats cover the first 50 pages.
How is this different from Summarize PDF?
Summarize PDF gives you the key points of the whole document. Chat with PDF answers specific questions.
Use Summarize PDF for an overview, then chat for the details.
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