Quick Start
This guide covers every QuillBot feature:
- Getting Started — Create your account and set up the workspace
- How to Use Paraphrase — Rephrase sentences in your own words without losing the original meaning
- How to Use Grammar Checker — Fix grammatical errors and punctuation errors in one click
- How to Use Summarizer — Turn long reports into key points that are easily digestible
- How to Use Translator — Translate your writing across 45 languages for effective communication
- How to Use PDF Converter — Convert PDFs into editable text you can rewrite and cite
- How to Use Plagiarism Checker — Scan your draft for accidental plagiarism before you submit it
- How to Use Citation Generator — Create accurate citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles
- How to Use AI Chat — Brainstorm outlines and beat writer’s block inside one workspace
- How to Use AI Humanizer — Rework AI generated content so it reads naturally to real readers
Time needed: 5 minutes per feature
Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Troubleshooting | Pricing | Alternatives
Why Trust This Guide
I have used QuillBot for two years across client work and academic writing.
Every screen and setting below comes from my own account, not a press kit.
QuillBot is one of the leading paraphrasing tools on the market today.
It reports over 30 million monthly active users.
Most of them only ever touch the paraphraser.
Paraphrasing well is an essential skill, and AI tools only speed the work up.
This guide shows you how to use QuillBot properly, feature by feature.
QuillBot Tutorial
This How to Use QuillBot tutorial walks through every tool, from your first login to the AI Humanizer.
QuillBot
Rewrite text, fix grammatical errors, summarize research, and cite sources in one workspace. QuillBot serves over 30 million monthly users. Start free — no credit card needed.
Getting Started with QuillBot
Before touching any tool, finish this one-time setup.
It takes about three minutes.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Go to the QuillBot website and click Sign Up.
Enter your email, or use Google to skip the password step.
✓ Checkpoint: A confirmation email lands in your inbox within a minute.
Step 2: Add the Extension or Add-In
QuillBot runs in any browser, so no download is required.
For deeper use, install the Chrome extension or the Microsoft Word add-in.
Here is what my own workspace looks like after setup:
✓ Checkpoint: The QuillBot icon appears in your browser toolbar.
Step 3: Set Your Language and Dialect
Open settings and pick your English dialect before your first grammar check.
This one setting prevents dozens of false corrections later.
✅ Done: Your account is ready for every feature below.
How to Use QuillBot Paraphraser
Paraphrase lets you rewrite text in your own words while keeping the original meaning.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Paste Your Original Text
Open the paraphrasing tool and paste your original text on the left.
Up to 125 words are free per pass.
Step 2: Pick a Mode
Choose Standard, Fluency, Formal, Academic, Simple, or Creative.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The right panel shows your paraphrased text with changed words highlighted.
Step 3: Move the Synonym Slider
Drag the slider right for more new vocabulary in the rephrased text.
Small moves change a few words, larger moves rewrite whole sentences.
✅ Result: You have a new version that reads human like, in your own words.
💡 Pro Tip: Build two or three new versions, then blend the best lines into original content.
How to Use QuillBot Grammar Checker
Grammar Checker lets you catch grammatical errors and punctuation errors before you publish.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Grammar Checker
Click Grammar Checker in the top menu, then paste your written work.
Step 2: Run the Grammar Check
Press the check button and wait about three seconds.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Red underlines mark grammatical errors and punctuation errors in your text.
Step 3: Accept or Skip Fixes
Click each suggestion to apply it, or ignore ones you disagree with.
Shorter sentences improve readability more than fancy new vocabulary ever will.
✅ Result: Your writing is clean, and the sentence structure still sounds like you.
💡 Pro Tip: Set your dialect to US or UK English before you run the grammar check.
How to Use QuillBot Summarizer
Summarizer lets you condense long documents into key points you can actually read.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Paste or Upload the Source
Drop in an article, PDF, or research paper.
Step 2: Choose Paragraph or Bullets
Bullet mode gives you key points, paragraph mode gives flowing prose.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: A short summary appears below the source text within seconds.
Step 3: Set the Summary Length
Slide the length control to keep more or less detail.
✅ Result: A twenty-page report becomes a page you can skim in a minute.
💡 Pro Tip: Summarize first, then paraphrase the summary for a fully original draft.
How to Use QuillBot Translator
Translator lets you move your writing between 45 languages without losing meaning.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Translator Tab
Select Translator from the tool menu at the top.
Step 2: Pick Source and Target Languages
QuillBot detects the source automatically, so you only pick the target.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Translated text appears on the right, matching your original text length.
Step 3: Copy and Refine
Paste the output into the paraphraser to smooth awkward sentences.
✅ Result: You can write for readers in multiple languages from one workspace.
💡 Pro Tip: Always reread machine translations before sending important written work.
How to Use QuillBot PDF Converter
PDF Converter lets you turn locked PDFs into editable text you can rewrite.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Upload Your PDF
Drag the file into the converter window.
Step 2: Pick an Output Format
Choose Word, plain text, or another supported format.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Your download starts automatically once conversion finishes.
Step 3: Send It to the Paraphraser
Open the converted file and rewrite content section by section.
✅ Result: Locked source material becomes text you can quote, cite, and rephrase.
💡 Pro Tip: Scanned PDFs convert poorly, so check the output for garbled sentences.
How to Use QuillBot Plagiarism Checker
Plagiarism Checker lets you spot accidental plagiarism before a teacher or editor does.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Plagiarism Checker
This tool sits behind the Premium plan, not the free tier.
Avoiding plagiarism starts with understanding your source material first.
Step 2: Upload Your Draft
Add a document or paste text, then start the scan.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: A similarity percentage appears with each matching source listed below.
Step 3: Review Every Match
Open each flagged passage and add proper credit or rewrite it.
Anything above five percent similarity deserves a second look.
✅ Result: You know exactly which lines need a citation before you submit.
💡 Pro Tip: No tools ensure academic integrity, so cite every source to avoid plagiarism.
How to Use QuillBot Citation Generator
Citation Generator lets you build accurate citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Search for Your Source
Paste a URL, DOI, ISBN, or article title.
Step 2: Choose a Citation Style
Pick APA, MLA, or Chicago from the style dropdown.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: A formatted citation appears with author, year, and title filled in.
Step 3: Copy It Into Your Document
Add the in-text citation too, not just the reference list entry.
✅ Result: Every borrowed idea now credits the original author properly.
💡 Pro Tip: Check author names against the source, since automatic tools misread some formats.
How to Use QuillBot AI Chat
AI Chat lets you brainstorm angles and outlines without leaving the writing assistant.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Chat Panel
Find AI Chat in the sidebar of the QuillBot workspace.
Step 2: Ask a Specific Question
Vague prompts give vague answers, so name your topic and audience.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The reply appears in the chat panel with a copy button attached.
Step 3: Move the Output Into Flow
Send the draft to the editor, then paraphrase it in your voice.
✅ Result: You have raw material to shape instead of a blank page.
💡 Pro Tip: Ask the chat for three angles, then pick one and write it yourself.
How to Use QuillBot AI Humanizer
AI Humanizer lets you rework AI generated content so it reads like a person wrote it.
Here is how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Paste the Machine Draft
Add the AI generated content you want reworked.
Step 2: Run the Humanizer
Click the humanize button and wait for the rewritten output.
Here is what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The rewritten version appears beside your draft for comparison.
Step 3: Edit It Yourself
Add a real example or opinion that no model could invent.
✅ Result: The draft sounds closer to your voice, though it still needs your edits.
💡 Pro Tip: No humanizer beats rewriting the weakest paragraph in your own words.
QuillBot Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After two years of daily use, these are the habits that save time.
Saving time here means fewer edits later, not skipped review.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rephrase highlighted text | Ctrl + Enter |
| Undo a rewrite | Ctrl + Z |
| Freeze a word or phrase | Click the word, then Freeze |
| Open the next suggestion | Tab |
Hidden Features Most People Miss
- Word freezing: Lock brand names and technical terms so the paraphraser never swaps them.
- Compare modes: View two rewrites side by side and pick the stronger sentence structure.
- QuillBot Flow: The unified 2026 workspace keeps every tool inside one document.
Here are the benefits that keep me paying for it:
QuillBot Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Pasting Whole Documents at Once
❌ Wrong: Dropping a 2,000-word draft in and accepting whatever comes back.
✅ Right: Rewrite one paragraph at a time and read every new version.
Mistake #2: Skipping the Citation
❌ Wrong: Rewording else’s work and treating the rephrased text as your own.
✅ Right: Cite the original source, even after paraphrasing it completely.
Mistake #3: Trusting the Output Blindly
❌ Wrong: Publishing a blog post without checking whether the meaning survived.
✅ Right: Read the output aloud, since awkward phrasing is obvious when spoken.
QuillBot Troubleshooting
Problem: The Paraphraser Stops Mid-Text
Cause: Free accounts cap each pass at 125 words.
Fix: Split your text into shorter chunks, or upgrade to Premium.
Problem: The Rewrite Changed the Meaning
Cause: Creative mode moves furthest from the original text.
Fix: Switch to Standard or Fluency, then lower the Synonym Slider.
Problem: An AI Detector Still Flags the Draft
Cause: Paraphrasing keeps the underlying rhythm that AI content detection looks for.
Fix: Rewrite the weakest paragraphs yourself, then recheck with a content detector.
📌 Note: If none of these help, contact QuillBot support through the dashboard.
What is QuillBot?
QuillBot is an AI-powered paraphrasing tool built on natural language processing.
It rewrites text while the original meaning stays intact.
Think of it as a second pair of eyes that never gets tired.
It can improve clarity, improve readability, and pull you out of writer’s block.
Watch this quick overview:
QuillBot AI includes these tools:
- Paraphrase: Nine modes rewrite text while the original meaning stays intact.
- Grammar Checker: Free grammar checking across English dialects and other major languages.
- Summarizer: Condenses long articles into short paragraphs or bullet points.
- Translator: Translates text into 45 languages for effective communication.
- PDF Converter: Converts PDF files into editable Word or text documents.
- Plagiarism Checker: Scans documents against billions of pages to detect copied passages.
- Citation Generator: Builds accurate citations in several different styles, free of charge.
- AI Chat: A built-in assistant for outlines, questions, and quick drafting help.
- AI Humanizer: Reworks machine drafts into prose with a more natural writing style.
Students, writers, and professionals all use it for different reasons.
For a full breakdown, see our QuillBot review.
QuillBot Pricing
Here is what QuillBot costs in 2026:
| Plan | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (Free Forever) | Students testing a free paraphrasing tool |
| Premium | 4.17 per month | Anyone who writes weekly |
| Team Plan | Custom Pricing | Departments and agencies |
Free trial: The free plan runs forever, with 125 words per paraphrase.
Money-back guarantee: Three days on monthly plans, refunded on request.
💰 Best Value: Premium — unlimited paraphrasing plus the plagiarism checker for pocket change.
QuillBot vs Alternatives
How does QuillBot compare against other AI writing tools?
Watch this comparison first:
Here is how the main options compare:
| Tool | Best For | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuillBot | Paraphrasing and grammar | $4.17/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Grammarly | Deep grammar checking | $12/mo | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Paperpal | Academic manuscripts | $12/mo | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Writesonic | Marketing content | $16/mo | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Frase | SEO blog posts | $15/mo | ⭐ 4.0 |
| Yomu | Student essays | $15/mo | ⭐ 4.0 |
| Elicit | Research discovery | $12/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| SciSpace | Reading dense papers | $12/mo | ⭐ 4.1 |
Quick picks:
- Best overall: QuillBot — the widest tool set for the lowest price
- Best budget: QuillBot Free — 125 words per pass costs nothing
- Best for beginners: Grammarly — corrections arrive with plain-English explanations
- Best for academic writing: Paperpal — trained on journal submission standards
Prefer a different tool? These options are worth a look:
🎯 QuillBot Alternatives
- 🚀 Paperpal: Built for academic writing, with language edits tuned to journal submission standards.
- 💰 Yomu: A student-focused AI writer that drafts, cites, and edits inside one document.
- 🎨 Writesonic: Marketing-first AI writing tools for landing pages, ads, and long blog posts.
- 📊 Frase: Combines SEO research with drafting so each blog post targets real search demand.
- ⚡ CoWriter: A lightweight writing assistant for quick rewrites and short-form idea generation.
- 🧠 Elicit: Searches research papers and pulls out key points for literature reviews.
- 🔬 SciSpace: Explains dense papers line by line and answers questions about them.
- 🔒 Scite: Shows whether later studies support or dispute a citation you plan to use.
- ⭐ Grammarly: The best known grammar checker, with tone suggestions and wide app coverage.
- 👶 Paperguide: An approachable research assistant for students starting their first literature review.
For the full list, see our QuillBot alternatives guide.
⚔️ QuillBot Compared
Here is how QuillBot stacks up head to head:
- QuillBot vs Paperpal: Paperpal wins for journal manuscripts; QuillBot wins on everyday rewriting and price.
- QuillBot vs Yomu: Yomu handles full essay drafting; QuillBot is the better targeted editing tool.
- QuillBot vs Writesonic: Writesonic creates compelling content from scratch; QuillBot improves writing you already have.
- QuillBot vs Frase: Frase wins on search research; QuillBot wins on clarity and grammar checking.
- QuillBot vs CoWriter: CoWriter is simpler and faster; QuillBot offers far more tools in one place.
- QuillBot vs Elicit: Elicit finds studies; QuillBot helps you restate them without accidental plagiarism.
- QuillBot vs SciSpace: SciSpace explains complex sentences; QuillBot rewrites them for your written work.
- QuillBot vs Scite: Scite verifies sources; QuillBot formats them and rewrites the surrounding text.
- QuillBot vs Grammarly: Grammarly edits more deeply; QuillBot paraphrases better and costs noticeably less.
- QuillBot vs Paperguide: Paperguide suits beginners; QuillBot scales further once your writing process matures.
Start Using QuillBot Now
You now know how to use QuillBot end to end:
- ✅ Paraphrase
- ✅ Grammar Checker
- ✅ Summarizer
- ✅ Translator
- ✅ PDF Converter
- ✅ Plagiarism Checker
- ✅ Citation Generator
- ✅ AI Chat
- ✅ AI Humanizer
Next step: pick one feature and try it today.
Most people start with the paraphraser.
It takes less than five minutes to see the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to use a QuillBot?
Paste your text into the paraphrasing tool, pick a mode like Standard or Academic, then move the Synonym Slider. Review every sentence before you use it.
How do teachers know if you use QuillBot?
Teachers notice sudden shifts in writing style, odd word choices, and awkward sentence structure. Some schools also run drafts through an AI detector like Turnitin.
Is QuillBot considered cheating?
It depends on your school’s rules. Editing your own words is usually fine. Passing off else’s ideas without proper credit breaks academic integrity anywhere.
Can I use QuillBot for free?
Yes. The free plan covers 125 words per paraphrase, two modes, grammar check, and the summarizer. Premium unlocks all modes and the plagiarism checker.
Is QuillBot detectable as AI?
Often, yes. QuillBot’s paraphrased text can still be flagged by AI detectors including Turnitin. Rewriting the output yourself lowers that risk considerably.
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