Ask what a file is about
To ask what a file is about, double-tap the right Option key and type “what is my last pdf about?” A facts line at once (pages · size · from · added), then on macOS 26+ a one-or-two-sentence summary written on the Mac by Apple's model, appearing as it's written. Reads only the first 3 pages / 4,000 characters and says so.
Recorded on the app (“what is this about?” on Yearly report 2026.pdf): “From the first 3 pages: This document is part of an annual report from 2026 that shows how sales and costs changed across three parts. It explains that sales grew in each part while costs stayed the same.” · done in 6.2 s.
How to do it
- Select the files in Finder, pick them with @ in the bar, or name them in plain words ("my last pdf").
- Double-tap the right Option key to open the bar.
- Type “what is my last pdf about?”.
- Press Return. The new file appears next to the original.
Type
- what is my last pdf about?
- how many pages is it?
- how big is my last pdf?
- where did it come from?
What you get
A facts line at once (pages · size · from · added), then on macOS 26+ a one-or-two-sentence summary written on the Mac by Apple's model, appearing as it's written. Reads only the first 3 pages / 4,000 characters and says so.
The original is never changed or overwritten. Undo trashes what the job made.
The free Mac way
Siri AI on macOS 27 can summarise too.
Limits
- On macOS 15: title and first lines instead of a summary.
- Videos: facts only.
Questions
Is my file uploaded?
No. Whizra does the job on your Mac, and your files never leave it. The only thing the app sends is your license key check.
Does it change the original?
A facts line at once (pages · size · from · added), then on macOS 26+ a one-or-two-sentence summary written on the Mac by Apple's model, appearing as it's written. Reads only the first 3 pages / 4,000 characters and says so. The original is never changed or overwritten. Undo trashes what the job made.
What can't it do?
On macOS 15: title and first lines instead of a summary. Videos: facts only.
Is there a free way on a Mac?
Siri AI on macOS 27 can summarise too.