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LiquidText

PDF Editor with Superpowers·liquidtext.net

Free plan · Self-hostable See pricing ↓

LiquidText is a PDF reading, annotation, and note-taking application that lets users excerpt, highlight, and comment on documents inside a unified workspace. It uses a patented gestural interface to link excerpts and notes across pages and documents, build mind maps, and search across highlights and results while preserving context. The app runs locally on iPadOS, Windows, and macOS devices, with an optional cloud-based subscription service (LiquidText LIVE) adding real-time sync, backup, and collaboration across devices.

What it's for

Reviewing and analyzing contracts and legal documentsAcademic research and deep reading of source materialsConnecting notes and excerpts across multiple documentsBuilding mind maps from research notesExporting organized notes and excerpts to PDF or DOCxReal-time collaboration on shared document projects across devices

Features 20

Document Replacement preserving markups (LIVE Unlimited)
Drag-and-drop excerpting from documents into notes
Export notes to PDF and DOCx
Freeform excerpt creation by drawing shapes
Freehand inking with pen, highlighter, and custom colors
Global search across all files
Import documents in PDF, Office, and web page formats
Ink Links to connect any two objects by drawing a line
Mind map generation from connected notes
Multi-document project import
OCR (Scan to Text)
Parallel document viewing (up to 3 on iPad, 5 on PC)
Patented multi-touch gestural interface
PDF reading, annotation, and note-taking
Pinch-to-search across highlights and search results
Real-time collaboration with colleagues
Real-time sync and continuous backup via LiquidText LIVE
Reference Manager Integration with Zotero and Mendeley
Tagging of excerpts with categories
Unified workspace combining source document and notes

At a glance

free tierfree trialself-hostable

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentHybrid

PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS

ForLegal professionals, Medical professionals, Engineers, Academics, Business professionals, Students

CompanyLiquidText Inc.

Integrations

BoxOneDriveiCloudDropboxZoteroMendeley

Pricing

Only the Basic plan's price ($0) is shown directly on the site. Pro 2023 (one-time purchase), LiquidText LIVE, LIVE Unlimited, and LIVE Unlimited+ (annual/monthly subscriptions) display exact pricing only after clicking 'Buy Now' or 'Subscribe Now'. A one-week free trial is offered on any LiquidText LIVE subscription.

BasicFree

Award winning PDF Reader, Annotation, Note Taking and Mind Mapping app, Patented, Award winning Gestural Interface, Unified Workspace, Excerpt anything, Link document excerpt to notes, Pinch search and highlight view, Export Notes in standard formats

Free download with core reading and note-taking features

Pro 2023Quote

One-time purchase; exact price shown only after clicking 'Buy Now'

One time purchase, one platform; up to 5 personal devices per license on the same platform

LIVEQuote

Cloud subscription; can be billed annually or monthly (toggle shown), one-week free trial available; exact price shown only after clicking 'Subscribe Now'

1 GB Project Storage; share with one colleague

LIVE UnlimitedQuote

Billed annually; exact price shown only after clicking 'Subscribe Now'

Unlimited cloud storage; best for power users

LIVE Unlimited+Quote