ChatDOC
ChatDOC is a file-reading assistant based on ChatGPT, an AI language model that can understand texts, tables, and images inside PDF documen...
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What is ChatDOC?
ChatDOC is an AI-powered file-reading assistant that leverages ChatGPT to help users quickly extract, locate, and summarize information from various documents. The tool supports multiple file formats including PDF, Word (.doc/.docx), Markdown, ePub, TXT, and scanned documents. Users can upload files through drag-and-drop or file upload, then interact with them using natural language conversations in a chat interface.
Key features include: Summarize (extract key points and generate concise summaries), Extract (locate specific data, quotes, or concepts), Analyze (perform in-depth analysis of tables, texts, or entire documents), Rewrite (rephrase paragraphs for clarity), Multi-Document Interaction (upload multiple files and query across them simultaneously), and Traceability (verify answers by tracing responses back to original document pages with citations). The tool also supports formula recognition, image analysis, translation while preserving layout, and keywords search within files.
ChatDOC is designed for students, researchers, professionals, financial analysts, and anyone who needs to work intensively with documents. It helps users skip time-consuming search and read processes, allowing them to ask questions and getinstant answers with cited sources. The platform has helped over 500,000 to 1,000,000+ global users boost productivity and is loved by users worldwide for professional-grade document Q&A.
ChatDOC pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free Tier: 10 files total limit, 2 files per 24 hours, 20 pages per file max, 20 questions per 24 hours (100 questions total), 36 MB file size limit, PDF format only, 3 pages/file for collections, no TapSource, no OCR, no formula recognition, no translate file. Pro Plan Monthly: $8.99 for 30 days (auto-renewal, original price $16.99). Pro Plan Annual: $89.9 for 360 days (auto-renewal, original price $169.9). Pro includes: 300 files/month, no PDF page limit, 300 questions/day, unlimited file size up to 36 MB, unlimited OCR pages, TapSource enabled, DOC/DOCX/Markdown/ePub/TXT/SCAN/WEBSITE support, 500 OCR pages/month, formula recognition, image analysis, GPT-4o support, priority beta access, no file limit in collections. Extra Packages: File package $0.29/per file (90 days), Page package $0.06/per page (90 days), OCR Page package $0.05/per page (90 days). API packages also available. Payment methods: Visa, PayPal, Ali Pay, WeChat Pay. Refunds available within 7 days of purchase.
ChatDOC pros
- Quickly extracts information from documents without manual scrolling
- Supports 8+ file formats including PDF, DOCX, Markdown, ePub, TXT
- Provides page number citations and highlighted text jumps for verification
- Analyzes tables, formulas, and images within documents
- Enables multi-document queries across folder of files simultaneously
- Offers follow-up questions with thread context maintenance
- Supports 25+ languages including English and Chinese
- Includes keywords search functionality within uploaded files
- Provides file abstract display for instant document summaries
- Offers Chrome and Edge browser extensions for seamless experience
- Supports custom model selection with OpenAI and Command R
- Data saved locally in browser, not stored on server for security
- Allows selecting specific text/tables for targeted analysis
- OCR support for scanned documents and image-based PDFs
- Translate file feature maintains untouched layout
ChatDOC cons
- Requires internet connection - cannot work offline
- Free plan limited to 10 files total and 100 questions
- Free version only supports PDF, not DOC/DOCX or other formats
- Free plan has 20 pages per file limit
- OCR feature only available on Pro plan (500 pages/month)
- Formula recognition only available on Pro plan
- GPT-4/GPT-4o messages require purchased question packages
- Maximum file size limited to 36 MB across all plans
- Hard token limit of 14,000 tokens per page cannot be exceeded
Frequently asked questions about ChatDOC
What file formats does ChatDOC support?
ChatDOC supports PDF, Word (.doc/.docx), Markdown, ePub, TXT, and scanned documents. The Free plan supports only PDF format. The Pro plan adds support for .doc/.docx files (300k tokens/file), Markdown files (300k tokens/file), ePub files (300k tokens/file), TXT files (300k tokens/file), scanned files with OCR (500 OCR pages/month), and website content (300k tokens/url). The API also supports website content and image-based PDFs.
Can I use ChatDOC for free?
Yes, ChatDOC offers a free plan with limited uploads and questions. The free plan includes: 10 files total limit, 2 files per 24 hours upload, 20 pages per file maximum, 20 questions per 24 hours (100 questions total), 36 MB file size limit, and PDF format only. For more features including DOC/DOCX support, OCR, formula recognition, image analysis, and higher limits, upgrade to the Pro plan.
How accurate are the answers provided by ChatDOC?
ChatDOC uses advanced AI models to ensure accuracy. All answers are traceable to the original document for verification through three levels of source tracing: Page-Level, Citation-Level, and Sentence-Level Tracing. The advanced Sentence-Level Tracing allows users to highlight any part of an AI-generated answer and trace it directly to the original source, ensuring precise validation of details like numerical data. Users can click footnotes to reveal context, tap data to meet truth, and highlight text to view quotes.
Does ChatDOC support multiple languages?
Yes, ChatDOC supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and more. The tool can speak 25+ languages, making it accessible for international users working with documents in various languages.
Can I use ChatDOC offline?
No, ChatDOC requires an internet connection to process and analyze documents. The tool cannot work offline because it needs to connect to AI models to process and generate responses based on document content.
Does ChatDOC support GPT-4?
Yes, ChatDOC supports GPT-4. Users can purchase GPT-4 question packages to send GPT-4 messages, but this is available for Pro users only for the time beginning. The tool also supports GPT-4o, which unlocks image analysis and enhanced responses when users buy quota for GPT-4o messages.
Does ChatDOC have browser extensions?
Yes, ChatDOC has browser extensions available for Chrome and Edge. The Chrome extension is called 'ChatDOC: PDF AI Reading Assistant' and allows users to chat with PDFs, get AI summaries, table interpretation, data analysis, formula explanation, and access any details within seconds. Users can add it to Chrome, pin it to the toolbar, log in to their account, open PDF files, and start chatting.
Does ChatDOC support custom models?
Yes, ChatDOC supports custom models. Users can chat with files based on their custom models with more model options including OpenAI, Command R, and more powered by OpenRouter. Data is saved locally in the browser, not stored on the server, making it more secure. To use custom models: Click on profile > Response Model > Pick Custom Model and Enter API Key > Start Chatting. Users can submit more model options on the Discord channel.
Does ChatDOC provide API service?
Yes, ChatDOC provides API service. The ChatDOC API enables developers to extract accurate data from PDF/Word files, generate AI responses to any question, show original files alongside the chatbot, and trace AI responses to specific document sections. To access full API functionality, you need both the document pages package and the questions package. API packages include: PDF & Questions Packages (Elite $14, Basic $12, Lite $11 per package), Question Package (GPT-4 $20 per 100 questions, GPT-3.5 $8 per 1000 questions), PDF Pages Packages (Elite $6 per 1000 pages, Basic $4 per 1000 pages, Lite $3 per 1000 pages), OCR Pages Package ($4 per 100 pages), and Document Tokens ($6 per 3,000,000 tokens for Markdown, txt, ePub, Website).
What is a token and why do I get token limit exceeded?
TOKEN: Tokens are pieces of words used for natural language processing. For English text, 1 token is approximately 4 characters or 0.75 words. For Chinese, 1 token is approximately 0.5 character. TOKEN LIMIT EXCEEDED: To prevent abuse, ChatDOC has set a HARD token limit and a SOFT token limit on uploaded files. HARD LIMIT: No page in your file can contain more than 14,000 tokens. SOFT LIMIT: Only 10 pages in your file can contain more than 10,000 tokens. If you exceed these limits, you'll get a token limit exceeded error.