Guide

How to chat with PDFs on Android using EchoFlow

Upload, question, summarise, and extract data from documents in a few steps.

1. Open a chat

Start a new conversation and select a model with enough context for your file size.

2. Attach your PDF

Use the attachment control to pick a PDF from your device. See document features for supported formats.

3. Ask clear questions

  • "Summarise this in five bullet points"
  • "What are the payment terms in section 4?"
  • "Extract all dates and amounts into a table"
  • "Compare this PDF to [another attached file]"

4. Combine with research

For topics that need live data, pair file context with web search or run a broader Deep Research task separately.

Privacy reminder

Files sent to cloud models are processed by that provider. For sensitive documents, consider on-device models or self-hosted endpoints.

Common questions

How large a PDF can I use?
Limits depend on the model context window and device memory. Use models with larger context for big files, or split documents into sections.
Can I summarise a PDF quickly?
Yes. Attach the file and ask for a summary, outline, or key takeaways. Pick a fast model for drafts, a stronger one for nuance.

Try EchoFlow on Android

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