Imagine a PDF tool that doesn’t just open your files but actually understands them—summarizing long reports, answering your questions, and keeping everything neatly organized—all without ever touching the internet.
That’s Collate AI, a free Mac app that redefines how you work with PDFs. Built from the ground up for privacy, it runs entirely offline, using local AI to process your documents right on your machine. Whether you’re a student tackling research papers, a professional reviewing contracts, or just someone who loves a good e-book, Collate turns your Mac into a distraction-free hub for reading, highlighting, and digging into content.
No subscriptions, no cloud uploads—just a sleek, Apple Silicon-optimized app that puts you in control of your files. It’s the PDF companion you didn’t know you needed, blending smart tech with old-school privacy in a way that feels refreshingly simple.
Why You’ll Love It
- Read Your Way: Enjoy PDFs in a clean, highlight-friendly interface made for Mac.
- Instant Summaries: Get the gist of any document with AI that sums up key points fast.
- Chat with Content: Ask “What’s this about?” or “Find me that stat” and get spot-on answers.
- Total Privacy: Everything stays on your Mac—no internet, no data leaks, just you and your files.
- Stay Organized: Sort and manage PDFs effortlessly in one intuitive library.
What It Offers
- PDF Power: Read, annotate, and navigate with a smooth, distraction-free reader.
- AI Smarts: Summarize pages or chat about details, all powered by offline AI.
- File Hub: Keep your documents tidy with smart, searchable organization.
- Light & Fast: Optimized for Apple Silicon, it’s easy on your battery and system.
- Free Forever: No limits, no fees—just download and use as much as you want.
Perfect For
- Students: Breeze through papers and pull out key ideas.
- Professionals: Master contracts or reports without the slog.
- Researchers: Chat with technical docs to find what matters.
- Readers: Build a private library of PDFs, e-books, or manuals.
Get Started
- Download: Grab it free from Collate.
- Install: Drag the app to your Applications folder and open it.
- Load Up: Add your PDFs and start reading, summarizing, or chatting.
- Enjoy: No internet needed—dive in anytime, anywhere.
System Requirements
- macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher
- 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended for large PDFs)
- Works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
- No internet required