SpatialRead

SpatialRead is a desktop application that combines a PDF reader with an infinite canvas to help users understand complex research papers. It uses AI to explain, simplify, and expand on highlighted text, and can analyze figures and tables. The tool is designed for researchers, students, and lifelong learners who need to manage dense academic content. It offers a one-time purchase model with a free tier, supports BYOK for privacy, and can run local models via Ollama.

Key features

• AI-powered explanations of complex research papers
• Annotate PDFs and highlight text
• Infinite canvas for organizing thoughts
• Capture and analyze figures, diagrams, charts, tables
• Turn highlights into learning paths
• Ask questions and explore related concepts
• Upload research papers, essays, articles
• All documents stored locally
• Bring your own API keys (BYOK)
• Multiple AI providers: OpenAI, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini
• Local models via Ollama
• Organize work into categories
• Turn questions into learning adventures