The Semantic Delta: Why Standard AI "Chats" Fail Professionals
Generic AI chatbots often suffer from "Hallucinations"—generating confident but incorrect summaries because they rely on general knowledge rather than the specific text provided. In professional auditing, research, or legal review, a "summarized" answer is useless if it cannot be verified.
BoostPDF's Semantic Query Engine, powered by partner DigiReply.com, uses a Grounding Architecture. Instead of simply "chatting," the AI indexes your document's unique vocabulary and only generates responses tethered to specific page coordinates. Every insight provided comes with a Direct Citation, allowing you to jump from an AI summary to the source evidence in one click.
Grounding Architecture: Load your PDF, toggle the AI Chat drawer, use natural language to control the editor or type "chat with pdf" to enter semantic query mode. Every AI response includes [Page X] citation tags for instant verification.
Workflow: Dual-Mode AI Interface
- Initialize the Document: Load your PDF into the BoostPDF Editor. This triggers an automatic background index of the text and metadata.
- Toggle the AI Interface: Locate the "AI Chat" drawer at the bottom of the editor. This interface operates in two distinct modes: Editor Control and Semantic Query.
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Direct the Editor (Default Mode):
Use natural language commands to manipulate the document instantly without hunting for buttons.
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Navigation: "Go to page 7" or "Jump to the last page." Editing: "Rotate page," "Delete page 10," or "Export document."
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Execute a Semantic Search:
To analyze the content, type "chat with pdf" to enter query mode. Then, enter specific prompts such as:
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"Identify the liability limitation in Section 4." "Extract all reported Q3 revenue figures."
- Audit the Response: Review the AI-generated answer. Click the [Page X] citation tag to instantly navigate the editor to the exact paragraph or table used to generate that answer.
Technical Capabilities for Knowledge Workers
Our AI chat interface provides professional-grade features designed for auditors, researchers, and legal professionals:
Natural Language Actions
NEW: Control the editor via chat commands (e.g., "Delete page x", "Rotate page", "Export document") for hands-free management.
Coordinate-Linked Citations
Eliminates manual "Ctrl+F" by anchoring answers to specific page indices.
Strict Contextual Guardrails
Prevents the AI from using external training data to "fill in the gaps" of your document.
OCR-Ready Analysis
Queries scanned invoices or archived records by processing the text layer beneath the image.
Complex Table Extraction
Interprets rows and columns to answer quantitative questions (e.g., "What was the growth margin in Table 2?").
Security & Privacy
Your documents are protected with enterprise-grade security:
Zero-Retention Policy
Files are securely transmitted, processed in real-time, and permanently deleted immediately after text extraction. We never store your documents.
No AI Training
We strictly use OpenAI's enterprise API. Your data is never used to train public models or improve third-party AI.
Bank-Level Encryption
All data is protected via 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption during transit and processing.
GDPR Compliant
Fully compliant with global privacy standards, ensuring your data is handled with maximum transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I control the PDF editor without using my mouse?
Yes. The AI Chat defaults to Editor Control mode. You can type commands like "Delete page 5" or "Rotate all pages" to manage your file hands-free.
How do I switch from "Command Mode" to asking questions about the text?
Simply type "chat with pdf" into the input bar. The system will switch modes and begin indexing your document's content for semantic search.
Does the AI learn from my confidential contracts?
Absolutely not. We follow a strict zero-retention approach and do not use your confidential contracts or documents to train AI models. Any data processed during your session is handled temporarily for functionality purposes only and is not stored long-term.
Can the AI read scanned images or handwritten notes?
Yes. Our OCR-Ready Analysis processes the text layer beneath scanned images when needed, allowing you to query invoices, receipts, and archived records just as easily as digital text.