What is PDF Pals?
PDF Pals is a native macOS app that allows users to instantly chat with any PDF on their Mac, without any file size limit. It's a fast, secure, and privacy-friendly solution that utilizes powerful OCR technology to support scanned PDFs and complex forms.
Features of PDF Pals
Fast and Native
PDF Pals is a native macOS app that provides fast and seamless interaction with your PDFs.
Secure and Private
Your documents stay on your Mac, and we never upload your files. PDF Pals stores your API key securely in the Apple Keychain.
Flexible and Customizable
PDF Pals supports multiple API providers, including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI Service, and OpenRouter. You can bring your own API key or rent one.
Smart and Powerful
PDF Pals supports scanned PDFs and complex forms using a powerful OCR engine.
How to Use PDF Pals
To get started with PDF Pals, simply download the app, set up your API key, and you're ready to go. No account is required, and you can start chatting with your PDFs instantly.
Use Cases for PDF Pals
For Everyone
PDF Pals is designed for anyone who needs to extract information from PDFs quickly and efficiently.
For Academic Researchers
PDF Pals helps academic researchers to easily extract important information from research papers, academic articles, and e-books.
For Legal Professionals
PDF Pals simplifies legal document review and analysis, improving productivity and accuracy.
For Software Developers
PDF Pals helps software developers to learn faster from technical PDFs, accelerating software development and boosting productivity.
Pricing and Licensing
PDF Pals offers a free trial, and you can purchase a license to unlock the full features of the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does PDF Pals work?
PDF Pals uses AI technology to chat with your PDFs, providing fast and accurate results.
What is the cost to process a 2,000-page PDF?
The cost of processing a 2,000-page PDF depends on the API provider you choose and the number of pages you need to process.
Does PDF Pals use my chat data for training?
No, PDF Pals does not use your chat data for training. Your data is stored locally on your Mac.
Does PDF Pals support scanned PDFs?
Yes, PDF Pals supports scanned PDFs and complex forms using a powerful OCR engine.
Can I communicate in a different language other than English?
Yes, PDF Pals supports multiple languages, and you can communicate in the language of your choice.
Can I chat with a different document type other than PDF?
Currently, PDF Pals only supports PDFs, but we're working on adding support for other document types in the future.
Can I chat with multiple PDFs?
Yes, PDF Pals allows you to chat with multiple PDFs simultaneously.
Can I use PDF Pals without an OpenAI API key?
No, PDF Pals requires an API key to function. You can bring your own API key or rent one.
What are the requirements to use PDF Pals?
PDF Pals requires macOS Ventura 13 or later.
Is PDF Pals available on Windows or Linux?
Currently, PDF Pals is only available on macOS, but we're working on adding support for Windows and Linux in the future.
How does the license work?
The license for PDF Pals is a one-time purchase, and you can use the app on one Mac.
Can I use GPT-4?
Yes, PDF Pals supports GPT-4, and you can use it to chat with your PDFs.
Do you provide discounts for students and educators?
Yes, we offer discounts for students and educators. Please contact us for more information.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, we offer a refund policy. Please contact us for more information.