ExplainPaper

WHAT IS EXPLAINPAPER? ExplainPaper is a free AI-powered tool designed to demystify academic research papers. Simply highlight confusing sections of text, and the tool provides instant, easy-to-understand explanations without requiring you to search elsewhere. WHO IS IT FOR? • Graduate students tackling dense literature reviews • Undergraduates studying challenging research papers • Academics and researchers reviewing papers outside their expertise • Anyone seeking to understand scientific or technical publications more quickly KEY FEATURES • Highlight and explain: Select difficult text and get instant clarification • AI-powered definitions: Break down jargon, complex concepts, and technical terminology • Free access: No paywalls or subscription required • Seamless integration: Works directly with PDF research papers • Simple language: Explanations written for comprehension, not complexity PROS • Completely free to use • Saves significant time decoding academic language • Reduces frustration when encountering unfamiliar concepts • Helps accelerate research and learning workflows • No registration or lengthy setup required CONS • Quality of explanations depends on AI accuracy • May oversimplify highly specialized concepts • Limited to text-based explanations without visual aids • Requires manual highlighting rather than batch processing