Helperbird's PDF Reader makes working with PDF documents easier with built-in tools for reading, annotating, note-taking, and more. Open any PDF and access powerful features like voice typing, translation, text extraction, and summarization.

Step 1: Open PDF in Helperbird

When viewing a PDF in your browser, look for the green "Open PDF in Helperbird – Click to Open" button at the bottom of the page. Click this button to open the PDF in Helperbird's reader.

The PDF will load in Helperbird's reader interface with all tools available.

Step 2: Navigate and Take Notes

Once your PDF is open, you'll see page numbers at the top for easy navigation. To open the note-taking panel, click the note button in the top toolbar.

This will open a split view with your PDF on the left and a note editor on the right.

Note-Taking Features:

Voice Typing: Click the microphone icon to start dictating your notes instead of typing. Great for quickly capturing thoughts while reading.

Grammar/Spell Check: Click the "A" with checkmark icon to check your notes for spelling and grammar errors.

Print: Click the print icon to quickly print your notes.

Download Options: Click the download icon in the toolbar to see your options. You can download your notes separately, download the original PDF, or download the PDF with your annotations included.

Step 3: Annotate Your PDF

Click the Annotation Mode button in the top toolbar to start adding text boxes and annotations directly onto your PDF pages.

Once enabled, click anywhere on the PDF to add a text box where you can type your annotation.

Step 4: Control Annotation Playback

Use the playback controls to manage your annotation workflow:

Play: Continue adding annotations
Pause: Temporarily stop annotation mode
Stop: Exit annotation mode

Step 5: Use Quick PDF Tools

Click the floating pink menu button on the right side of the screen to access quick tools for working with your PDF:

Extract Text: Pull text from the PDF to use in other documents or applications.

Summarize: Get a quick summary of the PDF content to understand key points faster.

View in Immersive Reader: Open the PDF in an immersive reading mode with enhanced readability features.

Translate: Translate the PDF content into different languages.

Tip: The PDF Reader combines all of Helperbird's powerful tools in one place, making it perfect for studying, research, and document review. Use voice typing for quick note-taking and Annotation Mode to mark up important sections directly on the PDF.

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Need Additional Help?

Ran into a snag while using the PDF Reader? No worries at all! Just reach out to our friendly Helperbird support team, and we'll help you smooth things out in no time.

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