Powerful Annotation & Note-Taking Tools

In addition to the free trial version, there is also a more professional version.

In addition to the free trial version, there is also a more professional version.

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$29.99 USD
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$29.99 USD
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$29.99 USD

macOS Native Optimization

Built exclusively for macOS with native Cocoa frameworks and Metal acceleration, delivering ultra-smooth PDFrendering, fast loading, and deep system integration (Keychain, Spotight, Applescript) for a lag-free, resource-efficient experience.

On-Device Al & OCR Engine

Integrated on-device OCR converts scanned PDFs to editable text, while Al-powered reference parsing auto -extractscitations and metadata from papers, streamlining academic workflows without cloud data sharing.

Local-First Secure Sync

Privacy-first local-first architecture keeps all documents/annotations on your Mac by default, with optional end-to-end encrypted icloud sync for Pro users, combining full data control with cross-device convenience.

Academic Workflow Automation

Robust AppleScript support and deep integration with La Tex, SyncTex, and BibDesk enable custom automation,batch operations, and seamless sync with academic writing tools, turning Annotis into a research hub.

Read Smarter, Annotate Precisely – All in One

Annotis is a lightweight PDF reader and note-taking tool designed exclusively for macOS. While specifically tailored for reading and annotating scientific papers, it is fully compatible with all PDF documents. Clean, efficient, and fluid in performance, the software supports highlighting, annotation, markup, and document management. Natively optimized for the Mac ecosystem, its clean, clutter-free interface makes reading, studying, and organizing literature a more focused and efficient experience.

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Free & Pro Model with Privacy & Security
Free & Pro Model with Privacy & Security

Annotis balances accessibility and professionalism with a free tier for daily use and an affordable Pro edition for advanced needs. Local file storage ensures privacy by default; cloud sync is optional and secure. It collects minimal user data and never accesses private document content. The Pro edition adds OCR, page editing, cloud sync, and priority support, all while maintaining a lightweight, safe, and non-intrusive user experience.

Annotis balances accessibility and professionalism with a free tier for daily use and an affordable Pro edition for advanced needs. Local file storage ensures privacy by default; cloud sync is optional and secure. It collects minimal user data and never accesses private document content. The Pro edition adds OCR, page editing, cloud sync, and priority support, all while maintaining a lightweight, safe, and non-intrusive user experience.

Powerful Annotati
on & Note-Taking
Tools
Powerful Annotati
on & Note-Taking
Tools

Annotis supports a complete set of annotation tools including highlighting, text notes, snapshots, and bookmarks. Users can easily mark, comment, and organize content within PDFs. Notes can be exported for further review and citation management. The Free edition provides essential annotation functions, while the Pro edition removes all limits, supports custom styles, batch markup, and advanced note management for intensive academic work.

Annotis supports a complete set of annotation tools including highlighting, text notes, snapshots, and bookmarks. Users can easily mark, comment, and organize content within PDFs. Notes can be exported for further review and citation management. The Free edition provides essential annotation functions, while the Pro edition removes all limits, supports custom styles, batch markup, and advanced note management for intensive academic work.

Academic-Optimized for
Research Papers
Academic-Optimized for
Research Papers

Tailored for scientific papers and academic documents, Annotis enhances reading efficiency with specialized modes: split-view, side-by-side comparison, margin cropping, and eye-friendly viewing. It supports SyncTeX, LaTeX integration, reference extraction, and citation compatibility with common research tools. These dedicated features help researchers read, analyze, and organize literature more effectively without unnecessary complex functions.

Tailored for scientific papers and academic documents, Annotis enhances reading efficiency with specialized modes: split-view, side-by-side comparison, margin cropping, and eye-friendly viewing. It supports SyncTeX, LaTeX integration, reference extraction, and citation compatibility with common research tools. These dedicated features help researchers read, analyze, and organize literature more effectively without unnecessary complex functions.

Native macOS PDF Experience
Native macOS PDF Experience

Annotis is built exclusively for macOS, providing smooth, fast, and stable PDF rendering optimized for the system. It offers a clean, intuitive interface that integrates naturally with desktop workflows, supporting quick navigation, table of contents, thumbnails, full-screen reading, and focus modes. Designed for real-world reading, it ensures low resource usage and consistent performance even with large academic documents, making it comfortable for long hours of study and research.

Annotis is built exclusively for macOS, providing smooth, fast, and stable PDF rendering optimized for the system. It offers a clean, intuitive interface that integrates naturally with desktop workflows, supporting quick navigation, table of contents, thumbnails, full-screen reading, and focus modes. Designed for real-world reading, it ensures low resource usage and consistent performance even with large academic documents, making it comfortable for long hours of study and research.

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