ASKYourPDF
AI assistant for PDFs that supports chat search summarization OCR and export with a free tier and paid plans for higher page limits API access and team controls.
Overview
ASKYourPDF lets you upload a document then converse with it like a subject matter expert. The service indexes the file performs OCR when needed and builds chunked embeddings so the chatbot can answer with page grounded citations. It is particularly effective for research papers, contracts, manuals and financial reports where references matter.
Free accounts allow light use while paid plans expand limits add premium models and unlock longer answers and APIs for automation. Teams can share workspaces define access to sensitive docs and export highlights or answers for downstream tools. Power users connect the API to workflows so inbound PDFs are auto tagged indexed and available for question queues.
The goal is simple: reduce hours spent skimming and copy pasting and replace them with auditable answers that link back to the exact pages so editors, lawyers and analysts can verify claims before acting.
Key features
- Chat with documents using grounded answers linked to page spans
- OCR for scanned PDFs with layout aware extraction
- Large page allowances and premium model options on paid tiers
- API for indexing and querying at scale in existing workflows
- Workspace sharing with role based access and link controls
- Chrome extension and uploads from cloud drives
- Export highlights and citations into notes or reports
- Support for long answers and larger files on higher plans
Best for
- Interrogate research papers and cite supporting passages fast
- Extract clauses from contracts with page references for review
- Build customer service playbooks from manuals and KBs
- Automate intake to index invoices policies and forms via API
- Generate study guides from textbooks with linked citations
- Answer portfolio questions from earnings reports and filings
- Assist legal teams with discovery triage and page pinpoints
- Summarize RFPs and map requirements to responses
Capabilities
OCR and Index
Convert scans to text and embed the content so long PDFs become searchable and ready for question answering.
Grounded Chat
Return responses with citations so reviewers can jump to the exact pages to verify context and wording.
API and Workflows
Index files at scale push queries from apps and route results to notes or ticketing tools.
Workspace and Sharing
Use roles links and retention rules to keep sensitive files limited to the right people.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pricing start?
Public pricing lists a Free plan and paid plans starting at $14.99 per month with higher tiers for more pages models and API access.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes the service is sold for professional use review plan terms for data handling and privacy policies.
Do you support large files?
Paid tiers raise page and size limits and enable longer answers for complex documents.
Is there an API?
Yes developers can index and query documents programmatically for automation and batch processing.
How are citations handled?
Answers include page links or spans so reviewers can validate the source before sharing.
Can we use it with teams?
Workspaces and roles allow controlled sharing of documents across groups and projects.
What models are available?
Listings indicate support for modern LLMs on paid tiers with configuration options.
Do you have a refund policy?
Check the subscription and billing policy for renewals and refunds before purchase.
