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ExplainPaper

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ExplainPaper aims to make complex research papers more accessible and comprehensible for readers by simplifying confusing text and explanations, thus enhancing the understanding of academic research.

About ExplainPaper

ExplainPaper is an AI tool that helps readers understand academic research papers. Users upload a paper, highlight confusing passages and receive simplified explanations generated by large language models. Explanations are available in more than 50 languages and at adjustable complexity levels. Users can also ask questions about the paper, generate summaries and extract key points. The site lists a free tier with unlimited highlight explanations and a card-free start.

Best for: students, researchers, academics, professionals reading research papers

Key features

  • Users can highlight confusing text in a paper to receive instant, simplified explanations.
  • Supports explanations in over 50 languages and allows users to choose their preferred language.
  • Users can adjust the complexity of explanations from beginner to expert level.
  • Allows users to ask questions about the paper and receive context-aware answers.
  • Generates summaries and outlines of research papers, highlighting key findings and arguments.
  • Extracts key points and shows concept relationships within the paper.

Use cases

  • Simplifying complex academic texts for easier understanding.
  • Getting summaries and key points from lengthy research papers.
  • Asking follow-up questions to clarify specific sections of a paper.
  • Navigating and understanding the structure of academic papers.

Pros

  • Free tier available with unlimited highlight explanations.
  • No credit card required to start using the free version.

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