# PDF Reading Time & Page Stats Estimate reading time from PDF word counts, page pacing, and section-level breakdowns > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-reading-time-estimator - **Category:** Document Tools - **Keywords:** pdf, reading time, word count, page stats, study ## Overview Extracts PDF text, counts words per page and section, estimates reading time at a configurable pace, and returns pacing-bar data plus a shareable reading card summary. ## Inputs - **PDF File** (file) - **Words Per Minute** (number) - **Include Page Breakdown** (checkbox) - **Include Sections** (checkbox) ## When to use - When planning study sessions or syllabus reading schedules to allocate time for textbook chapters or academic papers. - When reviewing draft manuscripts or reports to check word distribution across pages and sections. - When preparing presentations or speeches from PDF scripts and estimating the delivery duration based on words per minute. ## How it works - Upload your PDF document and set your target reading speed in words per minute. - Choose whether to include detailed page-by-page breakdowns and section-level statistics in the analysis. - The tool extracts the text, counts the words per page, and calculates the total reading time. - Review the generated JSON output containing total pages, total words, estimated reading minutes, and a shareable reading card summary. ## Use cases - Academic study planning to allocate specific reading times for research papers. - Content editing to identify pages with disproportionately high or low word counts. - Speech and script preparation to ensure spoken content fits within a designated time limit. ## Frequently asked questions ### What file formats are supported? This tool only supports PDF files. ### Can I adjust the reading speed? Yes, you can configure the reading pace between 80 and 600 words per minute. ### Does the tool provide page-by-page statistics? Yes, you can enable the page breakdown option to see word counts and reading times for individual pages. ### What is the maximum file size I can upload? The tool supports PDF files up to 100 MB. ### What does the output JSON contain? 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