Summarize PDF
Get a concise AI-written summary of a PDF so you can grasp long documents quickly.
How to use Summarize PDF
- Add your PDF. Click the upload area or drag and drop your file (PDF). It is sent over an encrypted connection for processing.
- Choose your options. Adjust the settings for Summarize PDF if they are shown, or keep the defaults for a quick result.
- Run Summarize PDF. Press the "Summarize PDF" button and wait a moment while your PDF is processed.
- Download the result. Your TXT result downloads straight away. Process another file whenever you like, with no limits or sign-up.
Why use Summarize PDF?
- No sign-up needed
- Files are processed securely and not kept
- Results in seconds
- Works on phone, tablet and desktop
Common uses for Summarize PDF
- Skim a lengthy report before reading it.
- Summarize study material.
- Extract the key points of a contract.
Privacy and security
To generate the result, the text of your PDF is sent over an encrypted connection to Google's Gemini API. Our server deletes your file when you download the result, or after about an hour if you don't, but the AI provider's own retention and data-use terms apply to the text it receives. Avoid uploading documents you are not comfortable sharing with an AI service. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are AI summaries?
Summaries are helpful overviews but can miss details, so verify anything important against the original.
Is Summarize PDF free to use?
Yes. Summarize PDF is free, needs no account and never adds a watermark to your result.
What happens to my PDF when I use Summarize PDF?
To generate the result, the text of your PDF is sent over an encrypted connection to Google's Gemini API. Our server deletes your file when you download the result, or after about an hour if you don't, but the AI provider's own retention and data-use terms apply to the text it receives. Avoid uploading documents you are not comfortable sharing with an AI service.
What file types does Summarize PDF accept?
Summarize PDF accepts PDF and produces TXT.
Is there a file size limit for Summarize PDF?
You can process files up to 50 MB each.
Does Summarize PDF work on my phone?
Yes. Summarize PDF is fully responsive and works in the browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop computers.