Paper
by Paper
What Paper is
Paper is a web-based study workspace that combines notes, source materials, flashcards, quizzes, and AI chat. Users can upload PDFs, slides, audio and video files, EPUB, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, RTF, and Markdown, or add web URLs and YouTube links. Paper can generate notes, flashcards, and quizzes from uploaded content, and supports spaced repetition. Chat answers use selected sources and cite specific pages or timestamps. Grok is the default chat model, with GPT and Gemini available in chat settings. Paper says scanned PDFs receive OCR automatically for the first portion of a document and that it has tested PDFs with more than 5,000 pages. Its Beta plan is free, with unlimited credits during beta. The app works in mobile browsers but has no native mobile app, and internet access is required for its cloud-based AI processing. Paper says it does not train models on uploads and encrypts data in transit and at rest. Notes can be exported as Markdown; uploaded files can be downloaded again, and a full-account export can be arranged through support.
Who it suits
Paper suits students and professionals working with large documents, lectures, and research who want study materials and source-based chat in one web workspace. It may be less suitable for people who need a native mobile app or offline AI processing.
What it does well
- Creates notes, flashcards, and quizzes from uploaded content.
- Chat cites pages or timestamps in selected sources.
- Supports spaced repetition.
- Free Beta plan includes unlimited credits during beta.
- Notes can be exported as Markdown.
What to know first
- No native mobile app.
- Requires an internet connection for AI processing.
- Does not yet have SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications.
- Not HIPAA-compliant and cannot sign BAAs.
Limits
The Beta plan is free with unlimited credits during beta. Paper's AI processing is cloud-based, so an internet connection is required.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beta | Free unlimited credits during beta | Free |
As paper.ac lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://paper.ac/ in a web browser
- Use the free Beta plan at no cost
- Upload study files or add web and YouTube links
- Generate notes, flashcards, quizzes, or chat answers from selected sources
Verdict
Paper combines source uploads, study tools, and cited AI chat in a free beta web app. Its internet requirement, lack of a native app, and stated compliance limits are important considerations for prospective users.
Questions
What does Paper cost?
The Beta plan is free and includes unlimited credits during beta.
Which platforms does Paper support?
Paper is a web app that works in desktop and mobile browsers. It has no native mobile app.
Which files can I upload?
Supported sources include PDFs, audio and video, EPUB, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, RTF, Markdown, web URLs, and YouTube links.
Which AI models are available?
Grok is the default chat model. GPT and Gemini can be selected in chat settings.
Can I export my work?
Notes can be exported as Markdown, uploaded files can be downloaded again, and a full-account export can be arranged through support.
Is Paper HIPAA-compliant?
Paper says it is not HIPAA-compliant and cannot sign BAAs. It also says it does not yet have SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications.
Facts from Paper's own pages
- AI models
- Grok is the default chat model, and users can switch to GPT or Gemini in chat settings. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Paper describes itself as a study workspace for students and professionals working with large documents, lectures, and research. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Source citations
- Yes · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Compliance limits
- Paper says it does not yet have SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications and is not HIPAA-compliant or able to sign BAAs. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Data location
- Paper says its core database and file storage are hosted through Supabase on AWS and that it does not replicate user data to a third-party analytics warehouse. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Export and deletion
- Notes can be exported as Markdown and uploaded files re-downloaded; a full-account export can be arranged by emailing support. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- AI flashcards
- Yes · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Grounded answers
- Paper uses retrieval-augmented generation to answer from selected sources and cite specific pages or timestamps. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Pyrmont, Sydney, Australia · paper.ac, 19 Oct 2026
- Large PDFs
- Paper says it has tested PDFs with more than 5,000 pages; scanned PDFs receive OCR automatically for the first portion of the document. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile app coverage
- none · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Mobile availability
- Paper is a web app that works in mobile browsers, but it does not yet have a native mobile app. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline availability
- Paper requires an internet connection because its AI processing is cloud-based. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- AI quizzes
- Yes · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Security
- Paper says it does not train models on uploads, uses TLS 1.2+ in transit, and encrypts database and file storage at rest. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Source uploads
- Yes · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Study materials
- Users can upload PDFs, slides, videos, and web pages, or paste a link. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Study tools
- Paper generates notes, flashcards, quizzes, and a chat interface from uploaded content, and supports spaced repetition. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- Study workspace
- Paper combines notes, sources, flashcards, quizzes, and AI chat in one study workspace. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
- AI summaries
- Yes · paper.ac, 24 Sept 2026
- Supported uploads
- Supported sources include PDFs, audio and video files, EPUB, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, RTF, Markdown, web URLs, and YouTube links. · paper.ac, 11 Oct 2026
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