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OpenRead

Turns PDF papers into interactive pages with AI summaries and Q&A

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Introduction

OpenRead converts scientific PDFs into interactive papers, so you can grasp the main points without reading every line. It includes paper Q&A, literature review generation, figure extraction, and a note system.

Added on
Nov 2, 2026
Website
www.openread.academy
Pricing model
Freemium
Company
OpenRead, Inc.

Product information

What is OpenRead?

OpenRead is an AI platform for reading and analyzing scientific papers interactively.

Core features of OpenRead

  • Paper Espresso literature reviews
  • Paper Q&A
  • Extensive Reading Mode
  • Interactive figures, formulas, and tables
  • Notes with backlinks
  • Low-code paper editor (in development)

Use cases of OpenRead

  1. 1Grasping a paper's key points quickly
  2. 2Drafting literature reviews
  3. 3Locating figures and tables
  4. 4Organizing research notes

Frequently asked questions about OpenRead

What is OpenRead?+

An AI tool that makes scientific PDFs interactive with summaries and Q&A.

Which category is OpenRead in?+

OpenRead is listed under AI Research Assistant.

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ai research toolpdf summarizerai readernote takingresearch papers

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