LiquidText

LiquidText

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LiquidText: The Intelligent Workspace for Deep Research and Analysis

Go beyond traditional PDFs. Seamlessly connect ideas, compare distant pages side-by-side, and synthesize complex information across multiple documents with a fluid, non-linear interface designed for professionals.

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Publisher

LiquidText, Inc.

Category

Productivity

Downloads

3M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

14K+

Locales

1

Deep Work, Visualized

Discover the interface used by 3M+ users.

LiquidText app on iPad showing document analysis and handwritten notes connected by visual links in a workspace

LiquidText app on iPad showing document analysis and handwritten notes connected by visual links in a workspace

LiquidText app interface showing live ink links connecting charts in a PDF to handwritten project notes.

LiquidText app interface showing live ink links connecting charts in a PDF to handwritten project notes.

LiquidText focus mode showing multiple highlighted document sections and margin notes condensed together.

LiquidText focus mode showing multiple highlighted document sections and margin notes condensed together.

LiquidText iPad app interface showing ink links connecting notes to document sources

LiquidText iPad app interface showing ink links connecting notes to document sources

LiquidText app interface showing note export options and document preview on iPad

LiquidText app interface showing note export options and document preview on iPad

LiquidText app demonstrating realtime sync and cloud backup between an iPad and a Mac laptop

LiquidText app demonstrating realtime sync and cloud backup between an iPad and a Mac laptop

LiquidText app interface showing instant OCR and text detection settings for a patent document

LiquidText app interface showing instant OCR and text detection settings for a patent document

LiquidText app interface showing reference manager integration for research documents

LiquidText app interface showing reference manager integration for research documents

Unleash Your Analytical Power

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 3M+ users.

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Dynamic Information Extraction

Pull key excerpts and images directly into a flexible workspace to organize findings without losing the link to your original source.

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Intelligent Document Squeezing

Pinch to collapse hundreds of pages and compare distant sections side-by-side, eliminating scroll fatigue during intensive reviews.

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Live Multi-Document Linking

Create visual 'ink links' across different files and notes to map out complex relationships and build bulletproof arguments.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

31%
Negative

Summary

The app is highly valued by users for its robust features in research and academic work, particularly its ability to facilitate annotation, visual organization, and mind mapping of complex documents. Users praise its effectiveness in handling large volumes of medical literature and academic texts, with some finding it a "game-changer" for productivity and integration with tools like Zotero. However, feedback is strongly negative regarding the app's "egregious" pricing model, which often involves multiple paywalls and expensive subscriptions for basic functionalities, alienating students and long-term users. Frequent bugs, crashes, freezing, and data loss are significant frustrations, compounded by unresponsive customer support and a desire for crucial missing features such as dark mode, multi-image upload, and reliable cross-device synchronization.

Common Themes

Pricing & Subscription Model(23)
Missing Features & UI/UX(17)
Bugs & Stability(16)
Research & Academic Use(10)
Annotation & Organization(9)
Customer Support(7)
Sync & Cross-Platform(7)

About the app

Everything you need to know about LiquidText.

Description

*** Named “Most Innovative iPad App of the Year” by Apple App Store *** LiquidText offers a fast, natural way to review, gather, and organize information across all your documents and webpages—then apply the results to writing reports, meeting prep, or simply studying. Pull out key facts and connect them together, squeeze a document to compare sections, draw a line to connect ideas in different documents, comment on multiple pages at once, build upon your thoughts, and much more. ► WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: * "If you want to experience the power of going beyond paper, you can download LiquidText" – Cult of Mac * One of Macworld’s Top 24 Apps for iPad Pro * One of Time Magazine's Ten Best apps for iPad Pro * * "There's a better way to organize your research, and the app is it." – iMore, Serenity Caldwell * “All you need for deep research projects.” – Macworld, Jackie Dove * "The world changed with...LiquidText" – Law360, Paul Kiesel * "LiquidText may just be *the* app for reviewing and annotating PDFs using Apple's tablet and stylus." – CIO Magazine, James Martin * “One of the most powerful, original iPad apps I've tried in years” – Federico Viticci, MacStories.net ► LIQUIDTEXT’S COMPLETE FEATURE SET INCLUDES: (Features with * require a paid upgrade.) Import • Create a workspace and import all the documents and web pages you need • Compatible with PDF, Word, and PowerPoint document types • Import from Dropbox, iCloud Drive, Box, email, and more • Import content from webpage or send to LiquidText directly from Safari • Instant OCR to select text in scanned documents; do a full document-OCR to search as well!* • Import documents & metadata directly from reference managers (supports Zotero and Mendeley)* Interact • Pull excerpts from all the documents in your project into the Workspace area • Add your own notes (typed or written) to the Workspace area • Freely draw on your notes, or on the workspace itself* • Organize excerpts and notes into groups • Connect anything - draw live “ink links” that span pages, documents, notes, and more* • Create mind-maps by drawing “ink links” connecting your excerpts/notes to one another * • Get context - tap notes and excerpts to find original source Compare • Pinch a document to compare different distant pages side by side • Collapse text to see annotated parts side-by-side • Collapse text to view search results(s) side-by-side • Import unlimited number of documents into a project, view up to 3 at once* Annotate • Freely draw* or highlight on your document, notes, or the workspace itself • Add margin notes/comments to text, images, notes, and excerpts • Comment on two or more selections simultaneously • Replace document with a newer version (and annotations are brought to new doc)* Search • Search for keywords across all your LiquidText documents • Find keywords in title or text of your documents* • Bulk highlight, tag, or link to your search results* Realtime Collaboration • Invite colleagues into your shared projects and work together in near realtime* • Leave comments and notifications for your collaborators* • Privacy controls: set whether each workspace & document in your project is shared or private* Easy Export • Export your project as a PDF (includes your Workspace and documents) • Export your project as a Word file (converts your notes/excerpts into a linear document) • Send a full LiquidText file for those with the app. • Send files by email or to Dropbox, iCloud Drive, Zotero, and more* Sync & Backup* • Real-time, cross-platform sync • Continuous cloud backup • Multi-device display: • Use your desktop or tablet as additional display for your other device • Use your tablet for freehand inking while viewing and keyboarding on your desktop See our terms of use at https://www.liquidtext.net/terms-of-use Learn more at LiquidText.net | Better Than Paper

Latest Version

7.1.10

Size

303.9 MB

First Released

Sep 3, 2015

Experience the Future of Deep Research

Join over 3 million professionals, lawyers, and researchers who have moved beyond paper. Download LiquidText today and transform your complex documents into actionable insights.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LiquidText

What is LiquidText designed for?

LiquidText is an iPad app that enables users to review, gather, and organize information from documents and webpages. It facilitates extracting facts, connecting ideas, annotating, and preparing research or study materials.

Which document formats does LiquidText support for import?

LiquidText supports importing PDF, Word, and PowerPoint document types. It also allows direct content import from webpages and Safari, enhancing document accessibility for users.

Does LiquidText include OCR functionality?

Yes, LiquidText provides instant OCR for selecting text in scanned documents and full document-OCR to enable search across the entire document. Full document-OCR requires a paid upgrade.

Can I collaborate with others on projects in LiquidText?

Yes, LiquidText offers real-time collaboration. Users can invite colleagues to shared projects, work together synchronously, and utilize commenting features. This real-time collaboration requires a paid upgrade.

What export formats are supported by LiquidText?

LiquidText supports exporting projects as PDF files, including the Workspace and original documents. It also converts notes and excerpts into a linear Word document. Users can send full LiquidText files.

Does LiquidText provide multi-device synchronization?

Yes, LiquidText offers real-time, cross-platform synchronization and continuous cloud backup. It supports multi-device display, allowing users to use different devices together. This feature requires a paid upgrade.

Does LiquidText integrate with academic reference managers?

Yes, LiquidText integrates with reference managers like Zotero and Mendeley. Users can import documents and metadata directly from these managers, and send annotations back. This feature requires a paid upgrade.

Is freehand drawing available in LiquidText?

Yes, LiquidText allows freehand drawing on notes, the workspace, and directly on documents. Features such as drawing live 'ink links' to connect ideas typically require a paid upgrade.

How can I compare documents or sections within LiquidText?

LiquidText allows users to pinch a document for side-by-side comparison of different pages. It also collapses text to view annotated parts or search results together. Users can view up to three documents simultaneously with a paid upgrade.

Does LiquidText offer privacy settings for collaborative projects?

Yes, LiquidText provides privacy controls for shared projects. Users determine whether individual workspaces and documents within their projects are shared or kept private. This control is part of paid features.

Are all features in LiquidText free, or are there paid upgrades?

LiquidText offers core functionalities, but many advanced features require a paid upgrade. These include OCR, real-time collaboration, sync & backup, and reference manager integration, marked with an asterisk in the feature list.

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