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 its source paragraph.
Paper writing doesn't have to be like 20 small annoyances wearing a trench coat
Turn researching & writing into a simple, guided workflow.
Edit It down is a sources-to-draft writing app
built for college & university students.
No credit card required
A step-by-step app that mirrors how good writers work.
This app was built for the moment you...
- open a blank document but just can't get started.
- wish your notes and arguments were better organized.
- want to ask your sources a deep question.
- realize you have too many sources and too little time.
- wonder if the AI just made up that citation or that quote.
- can't remember which source that quote came from.
- get feedback that a citation "looks suspicious".
- are about to spend an hour formatting a bibliography.
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, AI chat answers—all in one place.
A process-driven writing assistant where you stay in control.
Why you will love it
Saves Time
- Create your research notes 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
- Layout your arguments & evidence for greater clarity
- Build an outline to 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 blindly trust AI
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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