PDF Pals is a native macOS app that enables users to chat with any PDF on their Mac, providing a fast and secure way to interact with documents without the need for uploading or file size limits. It supports scanned PDFs and complex forms using OCR, and offers flexibility with multiple API providers. With PDF Pals, researchers and academics can extract important information from papers and e-books, legal professionals can simplify document review and analysis, and software developers can learn faster from technical PDFs. The tool is highly praised for its user-friendly interface, local storage of data, and efficient functionality.
Features
- Chat with any PDF on your Mac
- Fast and powerful OCR for scanned PDFs and complex forms
- No file size limit
- Flexible API options
- Secure - documents stay locally on your Mac
- Privacy-friendly - no cloud storage or in-app analytics
- Easy backup with local SQLite database
Use Cases
- Academic research and studies
- Legal document review and analysis
- Software development and documentation
- Extracting information from PDFs for various purposes
Suited For
- Researchers and academics
- Legal professionals
- Software developers
- Individuals who work with PDFs and want a seamless and efficient way to interact with them
FAQ
PDF Pals is a native macOS app that allows users to chat with any PDF on their Mac without the need for uploading. Simply open your documents with PDF Pals and start asking.
Yes, PDF Pals supports scanned PDFs and complex forms using a powerful OCR engine.
Yes, PDF Pals is flexible and supports multiple API providers, including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI Service, and OpenRouter.
Yes, PDF Pals respects your privacy and stores your documents and API key securely on your Mac. No cloud storage or in-app analytics are used.
Yes, PDF Pals allows you to chat with multiple PDFs simultaneously on your local device.