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AI PDF Creator

Turn your sources into typeset PDF documents

Add your PDFs, notes, slides, or recordings and pick a document type - cheat sheet, report, case study, rubric, timeline, SOP, flowchart, lesson plan, or outline. Or describe any document in your own words and Scholarly builds it to that shape.

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Free to start. No credit card required.

One creator, nine document types - or describe your own
  1. 1

    Pick from nine ready-made shapes

    Cheat sheet, report, case study, rubric, timeline, SOP, flowchart, lesson plan, and outline - each built from your sources.

  2. 2

    Or describe anything

    A briefing, a checklist, meeting minutes - describe the document you need and the AI builds it to that shape.

  3. 3

    Get a typeset, downloadable PDF

    Every document comes out professionally typeset, grounded in your material, and ready to download or share.

How it works

From source to finished document in three steps

One creator replaces separate document tools - add your material once and choose the output at the end.

  1. 01

    Add your sources

    Upload PDFs, slides, notes, websites, or recordings. The document is grounded in your material, not a generic web summary.

  2. 02

    Choose the document type

    Pick one of nine document types in the customise step - or choose "Anything" and describe the document you need in your own words.

  3. 03

    Download your typeset PDF

    The AI writes, structures, and typesets the document as a polished PDF you can view and share. On paid plans you can download or print it, export it as Word (.docx) or PowerPoint (.pptx), or save it to Google Docs or Google Slides.

What you can build

Nine document types, one creator

Every document is built from your own material and typeset to the same quality.

Cheat sheets & outlines

Compress a course or a chapter into a prioritised one-page reference or a clean hierarchical outline.

Reports & case studies

Turn research, readings, or work documents into a structured report or case study with real citations.

Timelines & flowcharts

Lay out events in order or map a process visually - built straight from what your sources say.

SOPs & lesson plans

Document a procedure step by step, or plan a teaching session with objectives, activities, and assessment.

Rubrics

Generate assessment rubrics with clear criteria and levels, grounded in the assignment or standards you provide.

Anything you can describe

A briefing, a checklist, meeting minutes - if you can describe the document, the creator can build it.

Why it matters

Documents grounded in your material, not generic AI text

Most AI writing tools start from a blank prompt and general knowledge. The AI PDF Creator starts from your sources - the slides, PDFs, and recordings you actually work from - so the document reflects your material.

Because every document type shares the same source-grounded pipeline, you add your material once and can build a cheat sheet, a report, and a lesson plan from the same upload without re-explaining anything.

The output is a real typeset PDF - consistent typography, clean structure, ready to print or share - not a wall of chatbot text you still have to format.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What document types can the AI PDF Creator make?

Nine ready-made types: cheat sheet, report, case study, rubric, timeline, SOP, flowchart, lesson plan, and outline. There is also an "Anything" option - describe the document you need, like a briefing or meeting minutes, and the AI builds it to that shape.

Is the AI PDF Creator free?

Scholarly is free to start: the free plan includes one lifetime AI Creation Credit, which can be a PDF document. Paid plans lift the creation and upload limits. Current details are always on the pricing page.

Does it use my own material?

Yes. You add PDFs, slides, notes, websites, or recordings first, and the document is written from that material. You can also generate from a described topic if you have no sources.

How is this different from asking a chatbot to write a document?

Three ways: the content is grounded in the sources you add, the structure follows a real document shape rather than chat prose, and the output is a professionally typeset PDF you can download, print, or share immediately.

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AI Outline Generator

Structure your sources into a clean hierarchy.

AI Timeline Generator

Lay out events from your material in order.

AI File Creator

Need a spreadsheet, CSV, or calendar instead of a PDF?

Pricing

Build your first document free

Add a source, pick a document type, and download a typeset PDF in minutes.

Sample lecture

What one video lecture gets

Free makes a lecture of about 2 minutes in 720p with the Scholarly logo, to watch in Scholarly. Premium and Laureate make lectures up to 45 minutes in 1080p that you can download as an MP4, with the logo off if you choose.

Pricing shown in USD by default. Local currency may be available in app or at checkout.

Compare plans

Image creation · Beta

Shared across Image Studio and chat. Separate from AI Creation Credits. Free images are lifetime and do not reset. Paid allowances reset weekly without rollover. Limits may change during beta.

Free
2 lifetime
Premium
40/week
Laureate
80/week

AI chat

Premium and Laureate include unlimited AI chat on Auto. Chat starts on Best, and premium models such as GPT 6.1 Sol, Claude Sonnet 5.5, and Claude Opus 5.5 draw on a weekly premium usage allowance; when it runs out, chat keeps going on Auto until it resets. Chat never spends AI Creation Credits.

Free
3 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Premium chat models (Best)

Chat answers on Best, the strongest model, by default. Premium models draw on a weekly allowance that resets every Monday at 00:00 UTC; long threads, large files, background tasks, and Claude Opus 5.5 use it faster. When it runs out, chat keeps going on Auto until the reset.

Free
Not included
Premium
Weekly usage
Laureate
4× weekly usage

AI Creation Credits

AI Creation Credits cover videos, slides, documents, and other AI creations. Most models use 1 credit, a few use 2, and Frontier models use 2, 3, or 4. Image Studio and chat images have a separate weekly allowance.

Free
1 total
Premium
15/week
Laureate
80/week

Podcast length

Free episodes are about 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target length up to 60 minutes.

Free
About 2 minutes
Premium
Up to 60 minutes
Laureate
Up to 60 minutes

Video lecture length

Free lectures with a length control are about 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target up to 45 minutes. Short uses its own short video format.

Free
About 2 minutes
Premium
Up to 45 minutes
Laureate
Up to 45 minutes

Video lecture resolution

Free
720p
Premium
1080p
Laureate
1080p

Download lectures as MP4

Free
-
Premium
Included
Laureate
Included

Scholarly logo on lectures

Free
Always on
Premium
Your choice
Laureate
Your choice

File uploads

Free
1 total (8MB)
Premium
Unlimited (300MB)
Laureate
Unlimited (1 GB each)

PDF to flashcards

Free
32 pages
Premium
1000 pages
Laureate
3000 pages

Sources per creation

Free
Up to 1
Premium
Up to 10
Laureate
Up to 20

Practice questions

Free
5 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Practice exams

Free
1 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Voice mode

Free
15 min total
Premium
2 hr/day
Laureate
12 hr/day

Autocomplete

Free
500 words total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Export to Anki

Free
-
Premium
Included
Laureate
Included

Support

Free
Standard
Premium
Priority
Laureate
Priority

What customers say

Scholarly has enhanced the quality of notes and questions I administer to my tutees. Insightful, to the point.

TD Georgas

TD Georgas

Tutor

I have very good experience with Scholarly it summarise me scientific text in hovel academic level with citation. I use this for any therapeutic area . It is great and useful tool.

Diana

Diana

Scholarly user

Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organising and retaining information much easier.

Briana

Briana

Scholarly user

This app is great for studying for big test. Drop your PDF's in the system and it'll do the trick. You can organise it specifically for your needs.

Kelvin

Kelvin

Scholarly user

Your questions, answered

Is Scholarly free to use?

Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with lifetime allowances: 3 AI Chat messages, 500 autocomplete words, 5 quiz questions, 15 voice minutes, 1 practice exam, one free AI Creation Credit total, and 1 file upload. These allowances do not reset. Image Studio and chat also share 2 lifetime images during beta; this separate Free allowance does not reset and may change. Upgrade to Premium for 15 AI Creation Credits per week and unlimited uploads.

What uses my free AI Creation Credits?

AI Creation Credits are shared across flashcards, podcasts, videos, slides, AI Documents, Deep Research, and the Transcribe tool. The selected model determines the credit cost. Recording a meeting does not use an AI Creation Credit. Transcript and notes are included, up to 10 hours on paid plans.

Can I cancel any time?

Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.

Can I use Scholarly with a class or school?

Yes. For a school or organisation-wide rollout, contact us at hello@scholarly.so and we'll help you find the right setup.

What happens when I hit a free plan limit?

You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost. Limits only apply to new actions. Most Free allowances are lifetime limits. The separate beta image allowance includes 2 lifetime images on Free with no reset, 40 per week on Premium, and 80 per week on Laureate. Limits may change during beta. Premium includes 15 AI Creation Credits per week, podcasts up to 60 minutes, video lectures up to 45 minutes, unlimited uploads, chat, autocomplete, quizzes, and exams, plus more daily voice time.