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It also connects to your Google Drive, but cannot access your personal data — only files you upload via Paperpile.

And of course, we won't share your e-mail address with anyone.

Browser extension

Put your browser in research mode

Paperpile's browser extension turns any tab into your research assistant — save papers from anywhere, pull in the PDF and metadata in one click, and stay organized as you go.

Paperpile browser extension
Bookmarks for academics

Save now, read later

Don't keep tabs open for weeks "just in case." Save papers, books, news articles, blogs — anything you find — and know it's there for you in your library when you need it.

Save anything you find to your Paperpile library
Get accurate metadata and the PDF automatically
Data extraction

Get metadata and PDF — ready to cite, ready to read

Paperpile's unmatched algorithms understand thousands of publishers, databases, and websites — ensuring you always get the best metadata and the PDF whenever it's available.

Add folders, labels, and notes as you save
Folders, labels, notes

Stay organized — without trying

Organize a reference the moment you save it. Choose a folder, add labels, or jot down a quick note — all without losing your focus.

Paperpile buttons on Google Scholar, PubMed, and arXiv
Database integrations

Power-ups for your favorite database

Love Google Scholar, PubMed, or arXiv? Paperpile adds buttons that let you save directly to your library, check if it's already there, and open or download the PDF instantly.

Integrations with the apps you use every day
More integrations

And even more. Go discover.

Install the browser extension and you'll find integrations with the sites and apps you use every day.

Cite in Google Docs, save a PDF straight from Google Search, or even chat about a PDF from your library in ChatGPT.

All your papers in one place. Nice and tidy.