Highlight and Annotate Any PDF

Easily understand and remember any PDF with RemNote's PDF viewer. Use highlights, annotations, AI tutor, notes, flashcards and more to assist your studying.
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Highlight and Annotate

Highlight any text, image, or page in your PDF. Annotate highlights directly, or paste them in as citations in your notes.

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Draw On Your PDFs

Draw directly on your PDFs either on tablet or your computer. Perfect for adding notes in the margin, filling out worksheets, etc.

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1-Click Flashcards

Click on any sentence to turn it into a spaced repetition flashcard. Or, AI generate flashcards or quizzes from any entire document at once.

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AI Chat with PDF

Ask any question about your PDF, and get an answer with inline citations to the exact answer. Also get an AI summary, flashcards and quizzes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I highlight text in a PDF?

Simply select any text in your PDF and a highlight menu will appear. Choose your highlight color and add an optional annotation. Your highlights are automatically saved and synced across all your devices.

Can I draw on my PDFs?

Yes! RemNote supports freehand drawing directly on your PDFs. Use your mouse, trackpad, or stylus on a tablet to add notes in the margins, circle important sections, or fill out worksheets.

How do I create flashcards from my PDF?

There are two ways to create flashcards from your PDF:

  • 1-click flashcards: Click on any sentence to instantly turn it into a spaced repetition flashcard
  • AI generation: Let AI automatically generate flashcards and quizzes from your entire document

Can I chat with my PDF using AI?

Yes! RemNote's AI tutor can answer any question about your PDF. Ask questions and get answers with inline citations pointing to the exact location in your document. You can also get AI-generated summaries, flashcards, and quizzes.

Do my annotations sync across devices?

Yes! All your highlights, annotations, drawings, and flashcards sync automatically across all your devices. Start reading on your laptop, continue on your tablet, and review flashcards on your phone.

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