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UPDF AI for Windows

Within the UPDF for Windows app, there is a powerful AI assistant for PDFs that streamlines your workflow with advanced AI-driven interactions. With it, you can convert PDFs to mind maps, summarize/translate/explain PDFs, chat with images using simple prompts.

Furthermore, its "Chat" mode lets you chat about any topic beyond the PDF scope and get AI assistance to expedite your tasks.

Important Information: UPDF AI functionality is not limited to Windows. It is accessible across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and the web. When you get the UPDF AI subscription, you can utilize your UPDF AI credits for all four major platforms and the web. Check out this guide to learn the best AI prompts for using UPDF AI. In addition, you can watch videos to learn how to maximize the use of the UPDF AI assistant.

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If you are looking to use the online version of UPDF AI, check out this article for better understanding.

Now, we will guide you on how to use UPDF AI for Windows with detailed steps. Alternatively, you can watch this comprehensive video guide for a better understanding of UPDF's AI assistant.

UPDF AI for Windows offers the following key features:

Let's now look in detail how to use all the UPDF AI features:

Feature 1. Convert PDF to Mind Maps

UPDF AI can convert a PDF to mind maps with one simple click. A mind map provides a visual way to view the relationship between the ideas. It helps better understand content, enhance creativity, and improve content organization.

UPDF AI lets you create a mind map of the entire PDF or specific pages in your preferred language. Afterward, you can do a lot with the mind map:

  • View in full screen
  • Zoom in/out
  • Insert in the opened PDF
  • Open in the browser
  • Get a shareable link
  • Download as an image, markdown, or PDF file

Follow the below steps to convert PDF to mind maps with UPDF:

Step 1. Open a PDF in UPDF, activate UPDF AI from the bottom right corner, and click the "Mind Map" button located above the chat box.

select mind map

Step 2. Select the mind map language and page range. Afterward, click "Go". UPDF AI will instantly create the mind map.

Step 3. Once created, you can zoom in or out of the mind map or view it on the full screen. Alternatively, you can use the browser icon to open the mind map in the browser or get a sharable link.

the generated mind map

If you want to download the mind map, click the "Download" icon and choose whether you want to download it as an image, markdown, or PDF file.

Step 4. To add the mind map to the opened PDF, click its icon and choose between "Insert to the home page" or "Insert with PDF size".

The former will insert the mind map as the first page in the PDF but will have a customized page size depending on the mind map dimensions. The latter will insert the mind map as the first page but follow the document page size.

insert the mind map

This way, you can easily convert PDF to mind maps with the click-based approach of UPDF AI.

Feature 2. Chat with PDFs

UPDF AI for Windows provides three approaches to chat with PDFs:

  1. Summarize PDF
  2. Translate PDF
  3. Explain PDF

Here's how to chat with PDFs using the above three approaches:

A. Summarize PDF

You can use UPDF AI for Windows to summarize PDF in three ways, as follows:

Way 1. Select to Summarize

Select the text from the PDF you want to summarize. From the pop-up window, click the UPDF AI drop-down menu and tap "Summarize".

UPDF AI will instantly provide a summary of the selected text.

select to summarize

Way 2. Summarize through the Chat Box

You can use the AI chat box to get a summary of the entire PDF or specific parts. For example, you can write a prompt like "Summarize this PDF in 5 bullet points in 150 words".

summarize through chatbox

If you want to summarize a specific content, you can use the prompt "Summarize this: [paste content]".

Way 3. Quick Prompt to Summarize by Page

Click the "flashing blub" icon from the chat box and tap "Summarize by Page".

Select the page range to summarize and click "Go". UPDF AI for Windows will instantly summarize those pages.

B. Translate PDF

UPDF AI for Windows allows you to translate PDFs into your desired language while preserving the original layout—New File, Same Format. Here are four ways to translate a PDF using UPDF AI for Windows:

Way 1. Translate by Keeping the Original Layout

  • Open UPDF and load the PDF you wish to translate. Switch to Reader mode.
  • In Reader mode, click the "PDF Translation" option on the top menu bar.
  • Select your target language and the page range for translation. The feature currently supports 12 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  • After setting your preferences, click "Translate," and choose a folder to save the translated file.
  • UPDF will generate a new PDF with the translation, preserving the original formatting and layout. The translated file will open automatically in UPDF.
before and after the translation

Way 2. Select to Translate

Select the text from the PDF you want to translate. From the pop-up window, click the UPDF AI drop-down menu, tap "Translate", and choose the translation language. Please be noted that by using this translation feature, you can translate a PDF to 27 languages, including English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, French, German, and more.

UPDF AI will translate the selected text within seconds.

select to translate

Way 3. Translate through the Chat Box

You can copy the text from the PDF and use prompt like "Translate this text to [language name]: [paste content]" in the chat box to get the required translation. If you choose this way to translate your PDF, then all languages are supported.

Way 4. Quick Prompt to Translate by Page

Similar to Way 3, if you choose this way to translate your PDFs, all languages are supported. Click the "flashing blub" icon from the chat box and choose "Translate by Page".

Select the page range to translate, the translation language, and click "Go".

UPDF AI for Windows will instantly translate those pages.

C. Explain PDF

UPDF AI for Windows helps you get explanations of complex phrases or concepts in the PDF without leaving the tool. There are two ways to explain PDF:

Way 1. Select to Explain

Select the text from the PDF you want more explanation. From the pop-up window, click the UPDF AI drop-down menu and tap "Explain".

UPDF AI will provide detailed explanations to help you clear concepts.

select to explain

Way 2. Explain through the Chat Box

You can use the AI chat box of UPDF AI to get an explanation of complex PDF phrases. For example, you can use a prompt like "what does the document say about psychoanalytic theory". Afterward, you can continue chatting with AI in a one-to-one conversation.

Feature 3. Chat with Images

UPDF AI for Windows now supports chatting with images. Its AI technology can analyze the visuals and text in the image and answer your questions. To chat with images:

  1. Click the Chat mode and tap the Image icon in the chat box.
  2. Upload the image and enter the prompt you want to ask about it. For example, you can write the prompt "Extract text from the image" and hit Enter. UPDF AI will analyze and extract the text from the image.
chat with image for text extraction

Similarly, you can upload a product image and ask UPDF AI to write ad content. You can use the prompt like "Write 5 ads content for this phone case image. Each ads content should be within 15 words".

This way, you can easily chat with images and get AI assistance in image-related activities.

Feature 4. Chat with AI

UPDF AI for Windows has a dedicated "Chat" mode, which allows you to chat with AI on any topic.

the chat mode of UPDF AI

Below are some of the ways you can leverage the chat with AI feature:

1. Ideate/Brainstorm

You can chat with AI to get assistance in ideating and brainstorming. For example, if you are brainstorming article topics, you can ask the AI to generate ideas. You can type the prompt like "Suggest me 5 trending topics around cybersecurity".

2. Content Drafting

If you are writing content, you can use AI help in writing. For example, you can ask UPDF AI to write an email like "Draft a concise and professional email to a client regarding updates on their ongoing litigation case. Include key developments, next steps, and reassurances regarding the legal process".

3. Rewrite/Proofread Content

You can use the Chat mode of UPDF AI to rewrite or proofread content and enhance the quality of your content. You can provide the content through the chat box and ask the AI to rewrite or proofread. For example, you can type "Rewrite this content and make it more engaging and appealing: [paste content]".

Similarly, you can use the prompt like "Proofread this content: [paste content]".

4. Problem Solving

If you are facing any technical or non-technical problems, you can ask AI assistance instead of searching the web. For example, type "How do I fix a slow internet connection?". It will provide step-by-step guidance to help resolve the issue.

In short, the Chat mode of UPDF AI is readily available to have human-like conversations on any topic and act as your virtual assistant to improve productivity.

UPDF AI for Windows is a game-changer PDF assistant that enhances the entire PDF reading and analysis experience. Its quick summaries, translations, and explanations make understanding complex documents effortless. Furthermore, its support for chatting with images and chatting with AI makes it an all-in-one assistant for both documents and creative tasks.

Therefore, start with the UPDF AI free trial, test its functionality, and optimize your day-to-day activities with the right subscription plan.

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