1. We never hallucinate citations
Our citations are not AI-generated, so hallucinated citations are impossible. Every reference is user-initiated and traceable back to the exact paragraph in your source.
Writing a paper is slow & painful—but it doesn't have to be
Edit It down is a research-to-paper system
built for students & researchers.
Go from sources to a final draft with citations you can defend.
No credit card required
A step-by-step app that mirrors how good writers work.
Signs that this app can help you
- You have a lot of research sources
- You want a guided writing process
- You need to research & write a paper in a hurry
- You need to trace a citation to its source
- You hate wasting time formatting citations
- You sometimes make bibliography mistakes
- You cannot risk adding AI-hallucinated citations
- You want to ask your sources questions
- You forget where a note came from
- You want to keep a history of draft versions
You were never the issue—the process was.
A simple, reliable process
Step 1
Upload your sources
Import your DRM-free PDF, EPUB, AZW3, MOBI, RTF, DOCX, and ODT files.
Step 2
Auto-create notes
AI summarizes each source paragraph into notes, saving you from hours of manual work.
Step 3
Build your outline
Create a strategic blueprint from your notes to ward off writer's block and keep your paper on track.
Step 4
Write your draft
Everything you need to write well—notes, outline, citations, rewriting tools, answers—all in one place.
A process-driven writing assistant where you stay in control.
Why you will love it
Saves Time
- Notes + outlines in a fraction of the time
- Cite in 2 clicks & bibliography formatted in seconds
- Rewrite text in seconds → shorter, rephrased, different tone
Reduces Mistakes
- Ask an expert AI that knows your sources
- Eliminate citation typos → auto-formatting & traceability
- Built-in checks → spelling, passive voice, rhythm, wordiness
Increases Safety
- Never lose pages of work—draft changes are auto-saved
- Rewind a draft to any earlier version in seconds
- No AI magic—you can review AI actions before adoption
Improves Your Process
- Outlines help you avoid writer's block
- Write drafts in zen mode → reduces distractions
You bring the thinking. We'll handle the grunt work.
Popular features
- Automatically generate notes/summaries. See 24 second demo
- Drag-and-drop your notes into an outline. See 23 second demo
- AI writing tools: change clarity, tone, rephrase etc. See 24 second demo
- Add a traceable citation in just two clicks. See 15 second demo
- Automatically format your bibliography in seconds. See 71 second demo
- Chat with your source material to get answers. See 19 second demo
Alone, you're slow and AI is generic. Together, you're better.
Trust and Integrity
2. We help you write
Edit It Down is not an automatic essay generator. It's a research-to-paper system. It handles the drudgery and helps you to finish your paper in a fraction of the time.
3. We don't force you to trust AI actions
Every AI action is reviewable before prior to adoption. No hidden magic. No surprises.
A defensible paper—one guided step at a time.
Write better, right now.
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