Octavo - Academic PDF Reader for iPad

Transform your academic reading experience with Octavo, the iPad-first PDF reader
designed specifically for researchers, students, and professionals.

Discover Papers Effortlessly
Built-in arXiv browser lets you discover, search, and download academic papers directly
within the app. No more switching between Safari and your PDF reader.

AI-Powered Intelligence
• Tap any paragraph for instant translation in your target language
• Generate structured document summaries with key insights
• Support for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and Azure OpenAI
• Your API keys, your control - complete privacy

Smart Document Management
• Bookmark important documents for quick access
• Navigate through PDF outlines and chapters
• Seamless file integration with iPadOS document picker
• Share extension support for opening PDFs from any app

Privacy by Design
• Documents processed entirely on your device
• Only necessary text snippets sent for AI processing
• No data collection or tracking
• Secure API key storage in device Keychain

iPad Optimized
Native iPadOS experience with full trackpad, keyboard, and Apple Pencil support. Also
works beautifully on Mac with Catalyst.

Perfect for reading research papers, academic journals, technical documentation, and
any PDF that benefits from intelligent analysis.