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PDF Scout
Find hidden PDF links instantly.
Get the official PDF Scout Chrome Extension to scan PDFs directly inside your browser. No uploading required, 100% private, and works instantly in your current tab to extract all hidden hyperlinks, references, and citations.
Best for
- Students going through study material
- Researchers reading papers and documentation
- Developers checking technical PDFs
- Anyone who regularly works with PDFs
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Useful features
100% Private & Local
Your files never leave your computer. All link extraction happens entirely in your browser.
Extract Hidden References
Uncovers links that are hard to spot or hidden deep inside citations, references, and footnotes.
Explore PDFs with deeper context
PDF Scout helps you discover hidden references and resources linked to PDF content, making technical topics easier to learn and understand.