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Kami: Online Document Annotation Tool

Apr 29, 2025

Kami

Image: Kami Logo

Overview

  • Kami is an online document viewer and annotation tool.
  • Provides integration with Google Drive and learning management systems.

Features

  • Sign Up Options:
    • Continue with Google or Microsoft.
    • Manual sign-up using full name, email, and password.
    • Terms of service and data privacy policy agreement required.
    • Option to skip sign-up temporarily.
  • Password Reset:
    • Email instructions for resetting password.
    • Ensures correct email address.
  • Annotations:
    • Supports document annotation, although some documents may not support an annotation bank.
  • License & Profile:
    • Dashboard for managing billing and upgrades.
    • Profile settings for the user as a Kami User.
    • Options for entering coupons.
  • Document Management:
    • Open files from various sources like My Computer, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.
    • Features such as rotating, zooming, and viewing multiple pages.
    • Provides tools for printing, saving, and exporting documents.
  • Cloud Sync:
    • Automatic and encrypted saving of work to Kami Sync Cloud.

User Feedback and Support

  • Options to rate Kami and provide feedback.
  • Support through email, help center, tutorials, and training bookings.
  • Community engagement through social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

Integration with Google Drive

  • Requires full permissions for seamless integration.
  • Reduced permissions have limitations such as no integrated LMS use and hidden thumbnails for unopened files.
  • Steps for authorizing Google Drive and setting primary Google accounts.

Accessibility and Troubleshooting

  • Information on enabling cookies for optimal performance.
  • Instructions for resolving unexpected errors or authorization issues.

Additional Functionalities

  • Text recognition capabilities for scanned PDFs.
  • Features for splitting and merging documents, document properties, and notification settings.

Common Issues and Resolutions

  • Handling multiple assignments and file matches.
  • Authorization requirements and managing Google Drive permissions.
  • Instructions for changing primary Google accounts when needed.