PDF Copilot Now Available on iOS (Beta): Smarter PDFs, Anytime, Anywhere

Working with large PDFs on your iPhone or iPad just got faster, smarter, and more efficient. Introducing PDF Copilot for iOS — your ultimate AI-powered assistant designed to summarize, extract key insights, and answer questions, all within your documents. Whether you're handling contracts, research papers, legal documents, or medical reports, PDF Copilot streamlines your workflow and saves you hours of manual reading.

Recently, we’ve also released a PDF Copilot for Mac — read about it here.

Stop endless scrolling — let PDF Copilot summarize and explain PDFs for you

PDF Copilot on iOS isn’t just a mobile version — it’s your ultimate AI assistant for working with large documents and speeding up your daily workflows. Here’s what makes it stand out:

1. Smart, quick actions to save your time

• List Main Points: Do you lack time to read a lengthy update before a meeting? PDF Copilot scans your document, extracts key points, and highlights them directly in the text. Stay informed without the hassle. 
• Summarize: Need a quick rundown of a long contract or report? PDF Copilot generates precise summaries of entire documents — complete with clickable page references. 
• Annotation Summary: Copilot can also summarize all annotations of the document — saving you time when prepping for client or team meetings. 
• Ask Anything: Struggling to find specific details in a document? Just ask, “Does this report mention last year's results?” and Copilot will deliver a clear response with references. Use smart prompts or type your question in the chat window.
• Explain: Confused by jargon? No need to look it up — Copilot can instantly clarify terms, phrases, or sections in your document. Tap any text and select ‘Explain’ for a quick, contextual definition.

2. Enjoy a smooth, continuous workflow 

PDF Copilot remembers previous interactions, making follow-up questions more relevant and accurate. There is no need to repeat yourself—just continue where you left off. Have you made changes to your PDF? PDF Copilot automatically refreshes the chat to reflect the latest version, ensuring accuracy in real time.

3. Get neatly formatted answers 

PDF Copilot has full markdown support, which means your answers include quotes, bullet points, and even code blocks, making them easier to read and use. Exported and copied chats are now better formatted and more readable, ensuring clean and professional outputs.

 4. Find references instantly

No more endless searching! References now include both page numbers and highlighted text blocks so you can instantly locate information.

How PDF Copilot helps you work smarter

Professionals across industries rely on PDFs for critical information. PDF Copilot is built to reduce time spent digesting large documents while accelerating reading, summarization, and extraction of key insights.

 Educators & Students

• Prioritize reading by listing main points of academic papers and highlighting them in the text.
• Quickly locate and reference specific sections in research documents.
• Generate possible exam questions and answers from study materials. 

Here's an example of the prompt you can use:

"I need to generate exam questions and answers from this research paper. Please create a diverse set of questions that assess different levels of understanding, including:
- Basic comprehension questions (to test understanding of key concepts, theories, and findings).
- Application-based questions (to check how well the information can be applied to real-world scenarios).
- Critical thinking and analysis questions (to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and implications of the research).
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), True/False, and short-answer questions (to test key facts efficiently)."

Business & Sales Professionals

• Summarize lengthy contracts with key clauses highlighted.
• Draw quick conclusions by listing main points with one tap.
• Asking Copilot if a contract implies any risks.

Here's an example of a prompt you can use:

"I need to assess any potential risks of this contract. Please analyze the document carefully and identify any clauses or terms that could pose legal, financial, or operational risks. Specifically, I’d like to know:
- Liability risks: Any clauses that could expose my company to unexpected financial or legal liabilities.
- Payment terms & penalties: Unfavorable payment conditions, hidden fees, or penalties for non-compliance.
- Dispute resolution: Whether the contract favors one party in legal disputes, such as mandatory arbitration in an unfavorable jurisdiction."

Healthcare Professionals

• Extract relevant information without sifting through lengthy documents.
• Highlight and list key medical points instantly.
• Summarize medical research papers to stay up to date with the latest industry regulations.

Here's an example of a prompt you can use:

“I need to understand the implications of this research for healthcare administration, operations, and policy-making. Please analyze the document and provide insights on the following:
- Impact on healthcare policies: Does the research suggest changes in guidelines, protocols, or regulations?
- Operational consequences: Could the findings affect hospital workflows, resource allocation, or administrative procedures?
- Financial considerations: Are there cost implications, such as new treatments, equipment, or staffing needs?"

Legal Professionals

• Get clear summaries of complex legal documents and reduce the time spent preparing for court hearings.
• Break down legal terms and clauses in plain language.
• Ask specific legal questions and get precise references in return.

Here's an example of a prompt you can use:

"I am preparing for a court hearing and reviewing an agreement relevant to my case. Please analyze this document carefully and identify any ambiguous, vague, or contradictory clauses that could be interpreted in my favor. Specifically, I need:
- Any terms that lack clear definitions or could be interpreted in multiple ways.
- Any contradictions between different sections or clauses.
- Any provisions that might conflict with statutory law, case law, or standard industry practices.
- Any missing terms or gaps that could create legal uncertainty.
- Any clauses that could be leveraged strategically in court to support my argument."

Architecture & Construction Experts

• Summarize construction documents to extract key findings.
• Highlight key points for fast recall during planning and construction.
• Ask Copilot if the documents contain any controversies that might affect the project.

Here's an example of a prompt you can use:

"I am reviewing a construction project document to identify any potential controversies or conflicts that could impact the project. Please analyze this document carefully and highlight any issues related to the following:
- Regulatory compliance: Any sections that might not align with local building codes, zoning laws, or safety regulations.
- Structural integrity concerns: Any design decisions that may pose risks to safety, stability, or long-term durability.
- Material specifications and costs: Any discrepancies in material choices, budget allocations, or supplier agreements that could lead to delays or cost overruns.
- Project timeline & dependencies: Any unrealistic deadlines, scheduling conflicts, or dependencies that could create bottlenecks."

Get PDF Copilot on iOS Today!

With PDF Copilot, working with PDFs on iPhone and iPad has never been smarter or easier. Now it’s your turn to experience how much time PDF Copilot can save you! Simply open the latest version of PDF Expert (or download it here on your iPhone/iPad):

1. Open a PDF – Upload a document or select one from your library.
2. Enable PDF Copilot – Tap the ai icon in the Tools tab.
3. Choose an action and instantly get answers, summaries, and key insights. 

We’re constantly improving our AI features and would love your feedback. Share your thoughts, ideas, or experiences with us at rdsupport@readdle.com — we’re all ears! 

PDF Copilot data privacy: you are in control

With PDF Copilot, your document content and requests are always private and securely encrypted via HTTPS. We follow strict data protection practices, incorporating the latest security standards, staying up to date on privacy matters, and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

Your data is never used to train our models or those of our partners. When you interact with Copilot, your prompts and document content are shared with our trusted partner, OpenAI, solely to provide AI-powered text generation—nothing more.

You’re always in control. For more details, check out our updated Privacy Policy.