Complete guide to QuillBot
Getting started
Go to quillbot.com and choose the tool you need: Paraphraser to rephrase text, Grammar Checker to fix errors, or Summarizer to condense long documents. Paste or type your text, and for the paraphraser, pick one of the 10+ modes (Academic, Formal, Creative...) to match the result to your style.
Use cases
Rephrase text without losing meaning
Rewrite whole sentences or paragraphs while keeping the original meaning — useful for avoiding repetition or improving flow.
Grammar and style correction
Detect grammar errors, punctuation issues, and style inconsistencies, with real-time correction suggestions.
Summarize long documents
Turn lengthy reports or articles into short summaries that keep the key ideas.
Academic writing
Use the paraphraser's Academic mode together with the citation generator for university papers.
Advanced setup
- Paraphrasing modesEach mode (Standard, Fluency, Formal, Creative, and others) changes the degree and style of the rewrite; it's worth trying several on the same text to compare.
- Browser extensionThe Chrome extension adds a floating widget to most text boxes on the web, letting you paraphrase or correct text without switching tabs.
- AI and plagiarism detectorIncludes a check for whether text appears to be AI-generated, plus a plagiarism checker — useful before submitting a paper.
Tips
- Use Fluency mode for minor corrections when the text is already close to right, and Creative mode when you want a freer rewrite.
- The browser extension is faster than copy-pasting if you regularly write in Gmail, LinkedIn, or web forms.
- Combine Paraphraser and Grammar Checker in that order: rephrase first, then correct grammar, so you don't lose style tweaks when reviewing grammar.
- Summaries of long PDFs generate hyperlinked citations back to the original section, useful for verifying the summary doesn't distort the content.
FAQ
Can you use QuillBot for free?
Yes, the Paraphraser and basic Grammar Checker are free with unlimited use, though the Premium plan unlocks all modes and advanced features without daily limits.
Does QuillBot detect AI-written text?
Yes, it includes an AI detector as one of its tools, in addition to the plagiarism checker.
Does it work for languages other than English?
It includes a built-in translator and multilingual support, though the paraphraser is more polished in English than in other languages.
Based on Researched at quillbot.com/blog (official documentation and blog) and hastewire.com/blog (August 2026).