A saw a friend using OpenMode and was confused, they looked so productive using it, I tried it and it's actually like sitting inside your own mind!
Save hours of reading,
Your AI tutor inside your PDFs.
Ask AI to explain concepts, connect notes to text, and build your own knowledge system without leaving your documents.
Trusted by 25,000+ students across the world:
Lexi Alvarez
@gradLexif · X
One way I have reduced my review time from 10 hours to 2 hours is just by replacing the default PDF reader with OpenMode's PDF Reader, it's so much easier to navigate and stay in context.
Arjen Peters
Shared in lab Slack · NYU BioDesign
Thanks for reccomending OpenMode to me, been using it for journal club prep, its been saving me so much time.
How It Works
Get back where you left off
Click on thought bubbles to navigate back to the relevant chats and notes.
Rich-Text Notes
Take notes, add references to them and attach them anywhere!
Keep Focused
The Pomodoro timer helps you stay focused and productive.
Find what you need
Thought bubbles get you back to where you left off, instantly across your chat, and notes.
🧠 Stay focused. Learn faster.
Too many tabs? Too many apps? OpenMode organizes your PDFs, notes, and AI chats so your brain can focus and learn faster.
One workspace, zero distractions
Keep your PDF, AI answers, and notes in one clean view. No more juggling tabs or apps.
Remember more with active recall
Every answer links back to the source, reinforcing memory as you study.
Flow built-in
A distraction-free UI and Pomodoro timer help you stay in the zone for hours.
Pricing
Try it for free, then pay as you go!
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms does OpenMode AI support?
OpenMode AI is a native macOS app.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes! Your documents and chat data are processed locally or securely in the cloud.
Can I use OpenMode AI offline?
Many features like notes, bubbles, and all general PDF features work offline (and dont need a subscription!), but AI chat requires an internet connection.
How is OpenMode AI different from other PDF readers?
OpenMode takes AI chat, notes to your PDF as metadata, instead of scattering them across multiple apps/websites. Everything lives on your Mac, accessible offline.
Will there be a Windows or mobile version?
We're exploring other platforms! Sign up to be notified about future releases for Windows, iOS, and Android. IPadOS is next!
Can I import notes or highlights from other apps?
Importing notes and highlights is on our roadmap! Let us know which apps you use most.