PDF Summarizer

Summarize any PDF open in Chrome.

tl;dr can summarize PDFs you open directly in Chrome. Research papers, annual reports, and long documents become short, readable summaries.

How it works

  1. 1Install the tl;dr Chrome extension.
  2. 2Open a PDF in Chrome (or drag a PDF into the Chrome address bar).
  3. 3Click the tl;dr icon to summarize the document.

Frequently asked questions

Can it summarize scanned PDFs?

No. tl;dr reads the text layer of a PDF. Scanned documents without text content cannot be summarized.

Is there a page limit for PDF summarization?

Very long PDFs may be processed in sections. Most documents under 100 pages work well.

Does it work on PDFs behind a login?

Yes, as long as you have access to the PDF in Chrome.

Is the PDF summarizer free?

Yes. The free plan covers 15 summaries per period.

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