Does it handle scanned PDFs?

Yes, but OCR quality affects results. Higher-quality scans produce better extraction.

Can it preserve citations and page references?

Yes, when requested the output includes page numbers and section references.

What about password-protected PDFs?

You need to provide the password or unlock the PDF first.

Can it extract tables?

Yes, basic table extraction is supported. Complex tables may need review.

How large can the PDFs be?

Up to 100MB or 500 pages, whichever comes first.

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Nano PDF

Extract, summarize, and restructure PDF content into actionable outputs

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What It Does

Nano PDF extracts, summarizes, and restructures PDF content, converting long documents into concise actionable notes. Perfect for quickly digesting contracts, research reports, and documentation.

PDF ExtractionContent SummaryKey PointsData ParsingDocument Analysis

In a Nutshell

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PDF Parsing — extract text from any PDF

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Smart Summary — condense long docs into bullets

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Key Extraction — pull dates, obligations, terms

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Structure Output — organize findings logically

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Export Options — save as text, JSON, or notes

Use Cases

Contract Review

Summarize contracts and extract key obligations

Research Reports

Pull key points from lengthy research PDFs

Documentation

Build FAQ from technical documentation PDFs

Compliance

Extract deadlines and requirements from policy docs

Real-world examples

All your health data in one place, trends visible

Lab results, Apple Watch, blood panel screenshots. All in one place. Trends visible.

Shelf photo → price comparison, best value flagged

Photo of the shelf. Unit prices compared, best value flagged, misleading packaging called out.

Forward raw chaos, get a prioritized action list

Voice notes, screenshots, texts. Forward raw. Back comes a prioritized action list.

How to Use

Step 1

Upload PDF file

Provide the PDF document you want to process.

Supports both text-based and scanned PDFs (with OCR).

Step 2

Choose operation

Select: full summary, key point extraction, or Q&A extraction.

Step 3

Set depth and format

Specify how detailed the output should be and preferred format.

Step 4

Review and export

Get structured output ready to save or integrate elsewhere.

Command Examples

You say:

Summarize this 40-page report in 10 bullets

Assistant responds:

• Overview: Market analysis Q4 2024 • Key finding: 23% growth in segment A • Risk: Supply chain delays ...(7 more points)

You say:

Extract all deadlines and obligations from this contract

Assistant responds:

Found 8 items: • Payment due: March 30, 2026 • Deliverable 1: April 15, 2026 • Review meeting: May 1, 2026...

You say:

Create a FAQ from this technical documentation PDF

Assistant responds:

Generated 15 Q&A pairs covering setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and advanced features.

Limits & Behavior

PDF Type	Quality Impact	Notes
Text-based	Excellent	clean extraction
Scanned (OCR)	Good	depends on scan quality
Complex tables	Medium	may need manual validation
Images/diagrams	Limited	text extraction only

Models & Modes

Mode	Speed	Depth	Best For
Fast Summary	Quick	High-level	quick overviews
Precision Extract	Medium	Detailed	contracts and compliance
Full Analysis	Slower	Comprehensive	research and deep review

Estimated Cost

Freeper document

OCR extraction is local. The only cost is LLM processing for analysis.

LLM processing cost is additional and depends on conversation complexity. BYOK users pay LLM costs directly to their provider.

* Prices include platform service fee. Actual costs may vary.

FAQ

Setup Requirements

PDF file access

Optional: extraction rules or templates

Optional: OCR settings for scanned docs

Sufficient storage for output

Troubleshooting

Error	Meaning	Action
GARBLED_TEXT	Poor OCR quality	Re-upload cleaner scan or text-based PDF
MISSING_SECTIONS	Incomplete extraction	Verify page range settings
TABLE_PARSE_ERROR	Complex table structure	Extract manually or simplify table
FILE_TOO_LARGE	Exceeds size limit	Split PDF into smaller files