PDF Pals

PDF Pals lets you chat with your PDF files on your Mac. This macOS app uses built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to let you ask questions and get answers from your PDFs, without any file size limits. PDF Pals can use multiple AI models from companies like OpenAI, Azure OpenAI Service and OpenRouter, so you can pick the best model for your needs.

PDF Pals has the following features:

• Instant Document Analysis: No upload required; documents are processed on your Mac.
• Flexible API Support: Use your own API key or rent one from a variety of compatible providers.
• Secure Storage: API keys are stored securely in the Apple Keychain for privacy.
• OCR Capability: Handles scanned PDFs and complex forms.
• Multi-Document Chat: Chat with multiple PDFs at once.
• Customizable Settings: Control parameters like context limit, temperature and more.
• Export Conversation: Export chat data in HTML, Markdown or JSON formats.

PDF Pals is great for:

• Researchers and Academics: Extract information from research papers and academic articles.
• Legal Professionals: Review and analyze legal documents.
• Software Developers: Find important information in technical PDFs.
• General Users: Boost productivity when working with PDF files.

PDF Pals pricing is as follows:

• Personal License: $34 for one device, lifetime access and one year of updates.
• Standard License: $54 for two devices, lifetime access and one year of updates.
• Pro License: $80 for three devices, lifetime access and one year of updates.

PDF Pals is available only for macOS Ventura 13 or later. A one-time purchase gives you perpetual access, and the first year of updates is included. You can upgrade your license at any time for continued support and feature updates. For more details, check the PDF Pals website and its FAQs, changelog and help center resources.

Published on June 9, 2024