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PDF AI Tools on iOS - Chat With AI

PDFelement for iOS introduces an interactive AI chat experience that transforms static documents into dynamic conversations. This innovative feature allows you to engage in contextual dialogues about your PDF content, extracting insights through natural language interactions without ever leaving the app.

AI Chat Features:

  • Context-retentive conversations - remembers document context
  • Multi-turn questioning for deep exploration
  • Citation tracking with page references
  • Real-time response streaming
  • Document-specific terminology understanding

Step 1: Launch AI Chat Interface

  1. Open document in PDFelement
  2. Tap "AI" button (top toolbar)
  3. Select "AI Chat" option
  4. Suggested starter prompts appear:
    • "Explain this document's purpose"
    • "What are the key deadlines?"
    • "Summarize page 5-7"
AI chat activation
Accessing document chat interface

Step 2: Initiate Document Conversation

  1. Type question in chat input field
  2. Example queries:
    • "Explain section 4.2 in simple terms"
    • "Create a bullet list of requirements"
    • "Compare the options on page 8"
  3. Tap "Send" (paper plane icon)
  4. AI begins context analysis
AI query submission
Starting document conversation

Step 3: Monitor Real-Time Processing

  1. View analysis progress indicator
  2. AI performs:
    • Document structure mapping
    • Relevant content extraction
    • Contextual understanding
  3. Option to cancel mid-process
  4. Initial response preview appears
AI processing status
Document analysis in progress

Step 4: Engage With AI Responses

  1. Review streaming response:
    • Formatted for readability
    • With cited page numbers
    • Key terms highlighted
  2. Interactive options:
    • Ask follow-up questions
    • Request clarification
    • Get alternative explanations
  3. Action buttons:
    • Copy response
    • Save to notes
    • Share answer
AI response interface
Reviewing and interacting with AI answers

Conversation Tip: For optimal results, start with broad questions to establish context ("What is this document about?"), then progressively ask more specific follow-ups ("Explain the payment terms in section 3"). The AI maintains conversation context across multiple queries about the same document.