How Recitare works

Listen. Follow. Clarify. Understand. Prepare.

Nine tools, all working inside the document you uploaded. Together they take you from a reading you have been avoiding to material you can be examined on.

Read & Listen

01

See the argument before deciding where to read more deeply.

Max reads your whole document and lays out its structure, with every claim linked to the page it came from so you can verify it. A summary is a map into the reading, showing you which sections deserve your attention. It is not a replacement for reading them.

When to use

Before a lecture, when triaging a reading list, or when deciding how to spend your time on a long paper.

02

Follow every word as difficult readings are spoken aloud.

Six natural voices across three accents read your document while each word highlights in sync, so your eyes stay on the original text rather than drifting away from it. Adjust speed from 0.75x to 2x and skip forward or back without losing your place.

When to use

When a reading is hard to start, when the argument is dense enough that you need to hear and see it at once, or on a commute.

Ask & Study

03

Ask questions without leaving the original reading.

Open the chat panel and ask anything about your document. Max answers with page citations so you can jump to the source. Follow-up questions remember context, so the conversation builds on itself like talking to a tutor who read the whole thing.

When to use

When a paragraph doesn't click, when you need a specific fact, or when prepping questions for class.

04

Turn understanding into focused preparation.

Choose from five formats: Key Concepts, Full Study Guide, Timeline, FAQ, or Practice Problems. Each one is generated from your actual document with page citations. Read it, listen to it, or export it to your notes app.

When to use

The night before an exam, when starting a new topic, or when you need practice problems.

05

Hear difficult ideas explored from more than one angle.

Max and Alex have a study conversation about your document, like two students prepping together. They break down key concepts and argue over interpretations, which surfaces the tensions a single explanation smooths over. A full transcript comes with it, so you can return to the source.

When to use

For a relaxed second pass on material you have already read once, or on a commute after a first close reading.

Explore & Retain

06

Get the figure explained without leaving the page.

Draw a rectangle over any chart, table, or figure in your PDF. Max captures it at 300 DPI, analyzes the visual, and gives you a structured explanation. Then reads it aloud so you never break your reading flow. Your snapshots are saved for revisiting later.

When to use

When you hit a confusing figure, flowchart, or data table in a textbook or research paper.

07

Need quick context on a passage? Select and learn.

Highlight any text in your document and Max generates an AI study card: definition, context, related concepts, and a memory hook. One-click export to your clipboard for pasting into Notion, Goodnotes, or any notes app.

When to use

When you encounter an unfamiliar term, want deeper context, or are building flashcards.

08

Check whether you can explain what you just read.

Max pauses every few paragraphs to ask you a comprehension question based on what you just read. Answer, get feedback, and keep going. This is the study technique that research shows works best for long-term retention.

When to use

When studying for exams, reading dense material, or when you catch yourself zoning out.

09

Need to focus for just 10 minutes? Sprint with Max.

Set a timer and Max matches your energy with faster pacing and focused urgency. No distractions, no stopping. When the sprint ends, you've covered real ground. It's the Pomodoro technique with an AI partner keeping the pace.

When to use

When you're procrastinating, need a quick study burst, or want to power through a section.

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