After uploading and analyzing your document, ExplainMyLetter provides a comprehensive breakdown designed to help you quickly understand what matters most.

Result Components

Every result card contains four main sections, each designed to give you specific, actionable information:

Document Header

Shows basic information about your document at a glance.

Includes:

Document filename or title
Upload date and time
"Explained by AI" badge for verification
Document type indicator (PDF, Text, Image)

Summary

A concise overview of what the document is about and why you received it.

What to expect:

Plain language explanation of complex legal or technical terms
Context about why you received this document
Key points highlighted from the original text
Typically 2-4 sentences covering the essentials

Reading Tip

The summary gives you the "what" and "why" at a glance. Read this first to understand the big picture before diving into details.

Deadline

Automatically extracted important dates and deadlines from your document.

Features:

Formatted date display (e.g., "January 31, 2025")
Countdown timer showing days/hours remaining
Color-coded urgency (red for urgent, yellow for soon, green for distant)
Shows "No deadline" if none detected in the document

Important

Always verify critical deadlines against your original document. AI is highly accurate but you should confirm dates for important matters.

Action Items

A clear, prioritized checklist of what you need to do in response to this document.

What you'll see:

Typically 2-5 specific action items
Ordered by priority or chronological sequence
Interactive checkboxes to mark tasks as complete
Clear, actionable language for each step

Pro Tip

Check off items as you complete them. Your progress is saved so you can return to your checklist anytime from the History page.

Follow-Up Questions

Ask for Clarification

Below every result, you'll find a text input where you can ask follow-up questions about your document.

Example questions:

"What happens if I miss the deadline?"
"Can I submit this online or does it need to be mailed?"
"What documents do I need to include?"
"Who should I contact if I have more questions?"
"Is there a fee associated with this?"

How it works

The AI has full context of your document and can answer specific questions about any part of it. Your conversation history is saved with the document for future reference.

Actions You Can Take

Every result card includes several action buttons to help you manage and share your explanations:

Export

Download your explanation as a PDF or text file to save offline or print

Generate a shareable link to send the explanation to others

View Original

See your original uploaded document side-by-side with the explanation

Save

Automatically saved to your History for future access

Accessing Past Results

All your analyzed documents are automatically saved to your History page. You can:

View all past explanations in one place
Search through your document history
Re-read summaries and action items
Continue follow-up conversations
Delete old documents you no longer need

Organization Tip

Your history page shows the most recent documents first. Use it as a dashboard to track all your pending action items and upcoming deadlines across multiple documents.

Accuracy & Limitations

AI-Powered Analysis

ExplainMyLetter uses advanced AI to understand and explain your documents. While the system is highly accurate, it's important to understand its capabilities and limitations.

What the AI does well:

Extracting key information from structured documents
Identifying dates, deadlines, and action requirements
Simplifying complex or technical language
Answering clarifying questions about the document

Where to use caution:

Legal interpretation requiring professional advice
Documents with poor image quality or unclear text
Highly specialized technical or medical content
Situations where precise legal language is critical

Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

ExplainMyLetter is a tool to help you understand documents, but it's not a replacement for professional legal, financial, or medical advice. For important matters, always consult with a qualified professional.

Understanding Your Results