Discover ‘Chat with PDF’ – a Dimensions and ReadCube integration
From research discovery to understanding in seconds

The easiest way to interact with the research literature you discover in Dimensions – supported by AI in ReadCube.
Dimensions joined forces with ReadCube, a centralized, smart reference library solution, to bring you a more seamless experience in your next step after content discovery.
The Dimensions and ReadCube integration – ‘Chat with PDF’ enables all Dimensions users to click directly from Dimensions to ReadCube, and use the ReadCube AI Assistant to ask questions and gain immediate answers from any paper they have access to.
Discover a seamless workflow that takes you from your research discovery in Dimensions to your AI-powered research review in ReadCube, all in a couple of clicks.
A faster route between research discovery and review
You can link your existing ReadCube library or sign up for a free trial of ReadCube to access the ReadCube AI Assistant. From there, you can continue your content exploration:
- Screen papers with ease
- Use AI to get specific answers to detailed questions
- Speed up your time to insight significantly
Dimensions users will have access to a number of free interactions with ‘Chat with PDF’ to power their understanding of research with AI.

Try it for yourself
Log into your Dimensions account and click on ‘Chat with PDF’ next to an article of your choosing to enjoy a deeper and faster understanding of the literature today.
FAQs
Who can have access to the ‘Chat with PDF’ feature in Dimensions?
‘Chat with PDF’ is available to all Dimensions free and Dimensions Analytics users. From Dimensions, the user will be redirected to ReadCube to link their existing library or create an account.
How many times can I use ‘Chat with PDF’?
We offer a generous allowance of free interactions with ‘Chat with PDF’ for Dimensions users. Super users can also consider a ReadCube Pro subscription to unleash its full potential.
Does ‘Chat with PDF’ work on any publication on Dimensions?
‘Chat with PDF’ can only be used if the user has a copy of the publication available to them in their ReadCube library. Open Access publications are instantly added to provide immediate access, with users able to upload other publications they have access to with just a few clicks.
Making research discovery and interpretation simple
5 reasons to start your research journey in Dimensions
- Explore the largest collection of interlinked research data, so you don’t miss a thing
- View connections across the whole research landscape for the complete picture
- Pull the data into analytical and visual apps to interpret information at a glance
- Review your search results at speed with AI summarizations
- Speed up the process from search to review with the ‘Chat with PDF’ integration
