What is PDF Pals?
PDF Pals is a game-changer for anyone who deals with PDFs on their Mac. It’s like having a conversation with your documents—no more endless scrolling or skimming. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, this app makes interacting with PDFs faster, smarter, and more efficient.
What are the features of PDF Pals?
- Chat with any PDF: Instantly ask questions and get answers from your documents.
- No file size limit: Handle even the largest PDFs without a hitch.
- Native macOS app: Fast, secure, and privacy-friendly—your data stays on your Mac.
- Powerful OCR: Works with scanned PDFs and complex forms.
- Flexible API options: Use OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or OpenRouter.
- Local storage: All your data is stored in a local SQLite database for easy backup.
What are the use cases of PDF Pals?
- For Researchers: Extract key info from academic papers and articles.
- For Legal Professionals: Simplify document review and analysis.
- For Developers: Quickly find technical details in documentation.
- For Product Managers: Summarize reports and insights in seconds.
- For HR Professionals: Streamline contract and policy reviews.
How to use PDF Pals?
- Download the app on your Mac (macOS Ventura 13+).
- Set up your API key (bring your own or rent one).
- Open your PDF and start chatting—no uploading required.






