What is Skim AI - Chrome Extension?
Skim AI - Chrome Extension allows users to search, comprehend, and extract information from digital files with a single click. It supports the Google Workspace ecosystem, all readable PDFs, text files, and Microsoft Word documents. Acting as a real-time learning assistant, it helps users efficiently process academic materials and achieve optimal academic performance.
Key features
Summary Generator: Generates an instant summary of selected content with a single click
Insight Generator: Leveraging generative AI, it automatically distills deep insights and key takeaways from documents
Use cases and audience
Students and users who need to efficiently understand academic materials
- Quickly search and understand the contents of academic documents in Google Drive
- Generate summaries of PDFs, text files, and Microsoft Word documents with one click
- Instantly extract key insights and main points from online reading content
Academic documents stored in Google Drive, readable PDF files, text files, and Microsoft Word documents
Document summaries, key insights, highlighted points, and AI-generated responses
Frequently asked questions
Does Skim - AI Professional support all PDF documents?
Supports all readable PDF documents
What AI features are included in the free version?
The free version includes summary generation, insight generation, regenerative responses, and basic generative AI features
How to use
- 01
Install the Skim - AI Professional Chrome extension
- 02
Open Google Drive or other supported documents (such as PDFs, text files, or Word documents)
- 03
Click the extension icon to activate the AI analysis feature
- 04
Use features like summary generation, insight creation, or regenerating responses
Pricing and availability
A free version is available; in-app purchase options are offered, but no specific pricing, subscription durations, word/character limits, or commercial usage restrictions have been disclosed.
- Pricing source
- https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/skim-ai-professional/dkmddkaffancllihadkiagpipfomdohk
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-11-02
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-11-02

