AI PDF Chat
Chat with PDF documents, ask questions, summarize, and extract insights.
How to Use AI PDF Chat
- Upload your file: Drag and drop your file into the active processing area above, or click the box to browse your device files.
- Configure settings: Select your preferred options (such as target file size in KB, compression level, page order, or output format).
- Process locally: Click the primary action button. Your file is rendered and encoded in seconds directly inside your browser memory.
- Download output: Click Download to save the modified document back to your device. No watermarks are added.
Zero-Cloud Privacy Guarantee
Unlike legacy web utilities that upload your sensitive documents to remote servers, PDFtiny executes 100% of processing inside your local browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy, enterprise compliance, and offline availability.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processing Engine | Client-Side WebAssembly (WASM) & HTML5 File API |
| Server Transmission | 0 Bytes Uploaded (100% Local Browser Memory) |
| Device Compatibility | Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Compliance | ISO 32000-2:2020, GDPR Article 25 (Privacy by Design) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does AI PDF Chat analyze my documents?
PDFtiny extracts the readable text stream from your PDF client-side and interacts with modern language model APIs to provide instant answers, section summaries, key takeaway bullet points, and data extraction.
Can I chat with research papers, textbooks, and legal contracts?
Yes! AI PDF Chat handles academic research papers, lengthy textbooks, financial disclosures, and contracts. You can ask for simplified explanations, specific clause lookups, or executive summaries.
Is my document private when using AI PDF Chat?
Your files are processed in local browser memory. When questions are asked, only the relevant text chunks needed to answer your query are securely transmitted to the inference model, with no retention or model training on your data.
What file size can AI PDF Chat process?
It can process documents up to several hundred pages. For very long books, you can focus inquiries on specific page ranges or chapters.