AskYourPDF

What is AskYourPDF?

AskYourPDF is an AI assistant for documents and websites. It started as a tool for chatting with PDF files, and has since been expanded to include multi-document knowledge bases, website AI agents, automatic filling of PDF forms, summarization, document management, and developer APIs.

Users can upload files and then ask questions in natural language, extract quotes, and identify key points. They can also use approved website and document content to create Q&A components for visitors. It is suitable for learning, research, and retrieving business-related information, but the generated content still needs to be checked against the original text.

The main functions of AskYourPDF

Document chat and precise Q&A

Users can upload PDFs, presentations, notebooks, and other documents, and query for specific information using natural language. The responses can summarize paragraphs, extract key points, and locate the relevant text in the original documents; however, page numbers and citation contexts must be verified manually.

Multi-document knowledge base

A knowledge base can combine multiple files into a single collection and provide comprehensive answers across these documents. It is suitable for literature reviews, sets of contracts, and project-related materials; however, documents that contain contradictory information may be overly merged by the model.

AI document summarization

Summary services condense long reports, papers, and books into shorter versions to help users quickly determine whether it is worth reading in detail. Summaries may overlook constraints, methodological flaws, and counter-evidence, and they cannot replace reading the full text.

Automatic filling of PDF forms

Users can pair the form to be filled out with another PDF, text file, or pasted content; the AI will then map the relevant information to the appropriate fields. It works with both fillable and non-fillable PDFs, and is suitable for use in applications, onboarding processes, and various repetitive business forms.

Website AI Agent

Businesses can create 24/7 Q&A assistants using approved website and document content, which can then be integrated into most websites or front-end frameworks. Teams can adjust the tone and behavior of these assistants, but it is necessary to test them for unknown questions, incorrect responses, and situations that require human intervention before putting them into use.

Document library and session sharing

Files can be stored in a unified document repository, which facilitates further questioning and organization of information. The conversations can also be shared with teams or clients via links; it is necessary to check whether any confidential information is included before sharing.

OCR and scanned documents

The paid plan offers OCR functionality for identifying the text in scanned PDF files. The quality of text recognition is affected by the language, clarity, table structure, and handwritten content; important numbers need to be checked against the original image.

Free AI tools

The official website also offers more than 40 writing and content tools that require no registration, including functions for rewriting text, generating essays, paragraphs, stories, and poems. The limits associated with the free tools and those offered as part of the core document package should not be confused with each other.

Supported platforms and extensions

• The web interface allows for the management of documents, knowledge bases, AI Agents, and form tasks.
• Chrome extensions can enable document Q&A capabilities in the browser.
• The official Zotero plugin is compatible with Zotero 6 and 7, and it allows for the selection of library files for use in chats.
• Provides AskYourPDF GPT from ChatGPT.
• iOS and Android mobile apps are available.
• The developer API enables the integration of upload, parsing, Q&A, and multi-document functions into other applications.

AskYourPDF usage guide

1. After registering an account, you can choose to upload a single document or create a knowledge base.
2. Delete identification documents, health records, trade secrets, and unnecessary personal data before uploading.
3. Wait for the parsing to complete; the scanned file should be checked to confirm whether OCR has recognized the text correctly.
4. First, request the generation of the document structure and summary, then pose specific questions.
5. Ask for an answer by indicating the relevant sections, original sentences, or page numbers, and then return to the original text to verify.
6. When there are multiple documents, it is required to list separately the points of agreement, the points of conflict, and the strength of the evidence.
7. After filling out the form, check each item: name, date, number, amount, and the signature area.
8. When creating a website agent, include only those contents that are permitted to be made public and that need to be kept up to date.
9. Before using the API, test its accuracy, cost, error handling, and deletion process in the Free tier first.

Improve the accuracy of document question answering.

• The question specifies the target file, chapter, deadline, and the desired output format.
• The model is required to clearly state the basis for its answers and to indicate those parts that cannot be confirmed from the document.
• Complex tasks are broken down into multiple steps such as retrieval, comparison, calculation, and final summarization.
• Tables, formulas, and scanned documents should be matched item by item with the original pages.
• Academic citations must verify the author, title, year, page numbers, and the original text.

Which users are it suitable for

• Students and researchers who need to read papers, textbooks, and research reports.
• Legal and business teams that analyze contracts, policies, case studies, and due diligence documents.
• Professionals who extract information from technical manuals, financial reports, and industry materials.
• Administrative and operational teams that need to automatically fill out large numbers of PDF forms.
• Companies that wish to add a content-controlled Q&A assistant to their website.
• Developers who need to implement a search function using API documentation.

The advantages of AskYourPDF

• Document chat, multi-document knowledge bases, form filling, and website agents are all gathered in one platform.
• Covers web pages, Chrome, Zotero, ChatGPT, iOS, and Android.
• The free version allows testing of basic document Q&A, while the limits for the paid version are publicly available.
• The API offers a separate free tier, which enables developers to conduct preliminary testing on a small scale.
• It supports multiple models, and an integration mechanism is used for some advanced models.
• OCR and the large-file quota are suitable for scanning documents and professional materials.

Usage restrictions and precautions

• AI may misinterpret tables, images, footnotes, formulas, and scanned text.
• The quoted text in the original may be truncated or have incorrect page numbers, and manual verification is required.
• Personal subscriptions and APIs are billed separately; the membership quota cannot be used for APIs by default.
• Some advanced versions of Claude and Gemini require additional integration.
• Different articles on the official website have shown varying prices; when making a choice, it is necessary to refer to the price valid for the current billing cycle.
• The subscription policy specifies that no refunds are given after payment has been made, and cancellation only prevents further charges.
• AI-based interpretation of legal, medical, and financial documents cannot replace qualified professionals.

Price of the AskYourPDF individual package

The following are the annual payment amounts shown by default on the official website’s personal pricing page as of August 26, 2026. The page indicates a 25% discount for annual payments; however, the actual amount charged on an annual basis, along with any taxes, trial period terms, and points required for purchase, will be determined according to the settlement page.

According to the official subscription policies, the monthly price for Premium is 9.99 dollars and for Pro it is 14.99 dollars; however, the pricing page currently shows the equivalent annual cost by default. Since the billing cycles for these two plans are different, and the information on the page varies, it is necessary to check the total amount that will be deducted at the time of purchase.

AskYourPDF API pricing

The API packages are separate from individual memberships; the following are the monthly pricing rates as shown on the developer page as of August 26, 2026. Advanced models may require additional points, while enterprise-level concurrency, support, and data-related options need to be confirmed with sales.

Data and Privacy

The official privacy policy states that the platform collects information related to accounts, payments, devices, IP addresses, location, and usage patterns; this data may also be used to deliver personalized content and advertisements. Payments are processed by Stripe, and the service is hosted in the UK.

The AI feature of AskYourPDF relies on third-party services such as OpenAI and Anthropic; users’ input, output, and personal information are shared with and processed by these providers. Therefore, do not upload any confidential, medical, customer data, or files that are subject to contractual restrictions without proper authorization.

Suggestions for using privacy settings

• Minimize and mask data before uploading.
• Confirm the rules for retaining, deleting, backing up documents, and handling account termination.
• When the team is in use, procedures for setting access permissions and creating sharing links, as well as for revoking them, are established.
• Website Agents should disclose automated identity and third-party data processing.
• Companies should request data processing agreements and security compliance documents before making purchases.

Is AskYourPDF open source?

The core platform, models, and API backend of AskYourPDF are not open-source projects. The official GitHub repository provides the Zotero plugin along with installation resources; however, the fact that this plugin is open-source does not mean that the complete document management service can be deployed privately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AskYourPDF be used for free?

Yes. The free individual plan allows 1 document, 50 queries, and 3 conversations per day, while the free API plan supports 100 messages and 5,000 pages per month.

Does AskYourPDF only support PDF?

No. The official website states that it can work with PDFs, presentations, notebooks, and other documents; it also offers a website agent, form filling, and a knowledge base.

What is the difference between AskYourPDF Premium and Pro?

Pro increases the number of pages, file size, limits for uploading content, as well as the number of questions that can be asked and conversations that can take place; it also provides more points, longer response times, priority support, and access to new features first.

Does the individual membership include API credits?

It cannot be included by default. The developer API offers separate pricing plans for Free, Pro, and Enterprise; these plans must be purchased separately, and the quota limits are available in the control panel.

Will the uploaded document be sent to a third-party AI?

The privacy policy states that AI inputs, outputs, and personal data are processed by AI service providers such as OpenAI and Anthropic; therefore, sensitive information should be anonymized first.

Is AskYourPDF open source?

The core platform is not an open-source product. Zotero plugins are made available publicly by the developers, but this does not mean that the models, API backend, or the entire service are open source.