PDF File Viewer

Aethera’s integrated PDF viewer allows you to view and analyze PDF documents directly within the chat interface, complete with highlighting, navigation, and seamless integration with the citation system. This eliminates the need to switch between applications when verifying sources or reviewing referenced materials.

Overview

The PDF viewer is automatically activated when you click on PDF sources in chat responses, providing:

In-App Document Viewing: Full PDF display without leaving the chat interface
Citation Highlighting: Visual markers showing exactly what the AI referenced
Navigation Controls: Page-by-page browsing with zoom and navigation options
Source Integration: Direct connection between AI responses and source documents

Accessing the PDF Viewer

Generate Response with PDF Sources

Ask a question or make a request that references tagged PDF documents.

Review Sources Panel

Look for PDF files listed in the “Sources” section at the bottom of the AI response.

Click Source Link

Click on any PDF file name or link in the Sources panel.

View Document

The PDF viewer opens, displaying the document with highlighted relevant sections.

Navigate and Analyze

Use the viewer controls to navigate through the document and review referenced content.

PDF Viewer Features

Document Display

Full Document Access:

Complete PDF Rendering: View the entire document with original formatting
High-Quality Display: Clear, readable text and graphics
Page-by-Page Navigation: Browse through multi-page documents
Zoom Controls: Adjust zoom level for optimal readability

Citation Integration

Visual Reference Markers:

Highlighted Sections: Text referenced by the AI is visually highlighted
Context Preservation: See highlighted content within its full context
Multiple References: Different highlights for various citations within the same document
Page-Specific Navigation: Jump directly to pages containing referenced information

User-Friendly Interface:

Page Navigation: Previous/next page controls
Page Counter: Current page indicator (e.g., “Page 1 of 21”)
Zoom Controls: Zoom in/out for better readability
Full-Screen Option: Maximize document view when needed

Supported Features

Current Capabilities

PDF Document Support:

Native PDF Rendering: Display PDFs without external applications
Text Highlighting: Visual markers for AI-referenced sections
Multi-Page Navigation: Full document browsing capabilities
Responsive Display: Adapts to different screen sizes

Integration Benefits

Seamless Workflow:

No App Switching: Stay within Aethera while reviewing sources
Instant Verification: Immediately check AI claims against source material
Context Preservation: Maintain conversation flow while reviewing documents
Citation Accuracy: Verify exact quotes and references

File Type Support

Supported Formats

Currently Supported:

PDF Files: Full viewer integration with highlighting
High-Quality Rendering: Professional document display
Text and Graphics: Complete visual fidelity

Limitations

File Type Restrictions:

Only PDF files support the integrated viewer experience
Other document types (Word, text, etc.) appear in sources but require external applications
Image files may be displayed but without highlighting features

The PDF viewer is optimized specifically for PDF documents. While other file types can be tagged and analyzed by the AI, only PDFs provide the full in-app viewing experience with highlighting.

Best Practices

Document Preparation

Optimizing PDF Sources:

Text-Based PDFs: Ensure PDFs contain selectable text for best highlighting
Clear Formatting: Well-formatted documents provide better reference precision
Reasonable File Sizes: Smaller files load faster in the viewer
Quality Scans: High-quality scanned documents render more clearly

Verification Workflow

Effective Source Checking:

Review Highlights: Check that highlighted sections match AI claims
Read Context: Review surrounding text for complete understanding
Cross-Reference: Compare information across multiple highlighted sections
Note Discrepancies: Report any inconsistencies between AI response and source

Efficient Document Review:

Use Page Counter: Track your location in lengthy documents
Zoom for Detail: Increase zoom for small text or detailed graphics
Follow Highlights: Use highlights as a guide to most relevant content
Return to Chat: Close viewer to continue conversation with verified information

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Viewer Not Opening:

Ensure the file is actually a PDF format
Check that the source link is clickable
Verify document upload was successful

Missing Highlights:

Confirm the AI actually referenced the document
Check that the PDF contains selectable text
Verify the source was properly analyzed

Display Problems:

Try adjusting zoom level for better readability
Check internet connection for document loading
Refresh the chat if viewer appears blank

Navigation Issues:

Use page controls if document seems incomplete
Check page counter for multi-page documents
Verify document isn’t corrupted or incomplete

When working with lengthy documents, pay attention to the page counter and use highlights as navigation guides to quickly find the most relevant information referenced by the AI.

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The PDF viewer requires a stable internet connection for optimal performance. Large PDF files may take a moment to load completely.

The integrated PDF viewer transforms document verification from a cumbersome external process into a seamless, integrated experience that enhances trust and accuracy in AI-assisted research and analysis.