Smarter work with local files
Read, edit, and create Excel, Word, and PDF files directly on your computer.
Date: 2026-06-25
Category: Update
The AI-School desktop app has long made it possible to work directly with folders and files on your computer. With the latest update, this feature has become much more powerful. We’ve added full support for the most commonly used school files: Excel (.xlsx, .xls, .xlsm), PDF, and Word (.docx). This allows you to work faster and more securely with your own documents.
What’s new?
- Native Excel support: You can now read, write, edit, and search Excel sheets directly through the app, without needing external tools. Ideal for quickly analyzing a grade list or updating a lesson plan, for example.
- Direct PDF capabilities: AI-School can now not only read text from PDFs, but also create new PDFs from markdown text or modify existing PDF files for you. Useful for quickly generating polished worksheets or tests for the classroom.
- Advanced Word support: You can read, create, and accurately edit Word documents (.docx) directly. In addition, AI-School can convert your finished lesson plans or tests from markdown into a ready-to-use Word file in no time.
Why is this useful? Because the desktop app works directly on your computer, you no longer need to manually upload files to the platform first. This saves time and ensures that sensitive teaching materials or student data remain safely on your own computer or school network.
How does it work? Make sure you’re using the latest version of the desktop app. In the app, go to Settings -> Local files and add the folder you want to work in. AI-School can then get started right away with the Word, Excel, and PDF files in that folder.
Haven’t installed the desktop app yet? You can easily download it via the platform to start using these new features right away. Good luck preparing your lessons!
