Distill for Academics
Distill turns peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and thesis drafts into a clear summary, the key methodological claims, and a plain-English explanation — so you can navigate the literature without getting bogged down in formatting.
The endless literature review
Staying current in your field shouldn't require reading 15 hours a week just to find the three papers that actually impact your research.
Paste the journal article and Distill gives you the abstract summary, the core methodology, and translates dense disciplinary jargon.
Frequently asked questions
Can Distill summarize peer-reviewed articles?
Yes. Paste the PDF and get a summary, the key claims, and a plain-English explanation.
Is it a citation tool?
No. Distill helps you triage reading material. You must read the original paper before citing it.
The slow part of academia is reading 20 papers to find the one that contradicts your hypothesis. Distill does it in seconds — paste a chapter, case, transcript, or PDF and get the summary, key ideas, or a plain-English explanation. Free to start.