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Kami Chrome extension

Kami is an interactive learning platform that lets students and teachers mark up, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs and other documents directly in the browser. It's best for classrooms already using digital worksheets. The catch: the richer collaboration and assessment tools sit behind paid school or district plans.

  • PriceFreemium
  • CategoryEducation
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • built specifically for classroom annotation and feedback workflows
  • integrates with common learning platforms used in schools
  • supports markup tools like highlighting, drawing, and text boxes
  • works directly on PDFs and other document types in the browser

Cons

  • full feature set is aimed at schools, not casual personal use
  • some assessment and collaboration features require a paid plan
  • needs access to documents you open with it, which is inherent to any markup tool

Best for

  • annotating and marking up PDFs for classwork
  • teachers giving feedback on digital assignments
  • students completing worksheets without printing
  • schools already using Google Classroom or LMS platforms

Skip it if

  • users who just need a plain PDF viewer with no annotation tools
  • individuals outside an education context looking for a general document editor

Key features

  • PDF and document annotation tools
  • highlighting, drawing, and text box markup
  • teacher feedback tools on student work
  • classroom collaboration on shared documents
  • integration with common learning management platforms

What Kami does

Kami adds an annotation layer on top of PDFs and other documents you open in Chrome, letting students and teachers highlight, draw, add text boxes, and leave feedback without printing anything. It's designed around classroom workflows, so annotated work can be shared or submitted back through the platforms schools already use.

Kami free vs paid

Kami offers a free tier for basic annotation and markup on documents. Paid school and district plans add deeper collaboration, assessment, and administrative features aimed at classrooms managing many students. Which tier you need depends on whether you're using it individually or as part of a school rollout.

Is Kami safe?

Kami needs access to the documents you open with it so it can display and let you annotate them, which is standard for any markup extension. It's built for education use, where documents may include student work, so it's worth checking your school's own policy on which tools are approved for that data.

Kami: FAQs

Is Kami free?

Kami has a free tier for basic PDF annotation. Schools and districts that need deeper collaboration and assessment tools typically use a paid plan.

Is Kami safe to use?

It needs access to documents you open with it to display and annotate them, which is standard for any markup tool. Check your school's approved-tools policy for student data.

How do I use the Kami extension?

Install it, sign in, then open a PDF or document and use the toolbar to highlight, draw, or add comments before sharing it back.

What is Kami used for?

It's used mainly in classrooms for annotating PDFs and worksheets, giving feedback on student work, and collaborating on shared documents.

What are Kami alternatives?

Other PDF annotation and classroom markup tools exist with different pricing and integration options; which fits best depends on your platform.

Does Kami work with Google Classroom?

Kami is built to integrate with common learning management platforms used in schools, including Classroom-style workflows.

Can I annotate any PDF with Kami?

Yes, you can open and annotate PDFs you have access to, not just ones assigned through a class.

Why can't I submit my annotated document?

Submission usually depends on your school's platform settings; check that your account is properly linked to your class.

Does Kami require a school account?

You can use Kami with a personal account for basic annotation, though classroom features typically need a school-issued login.

Is Kami only for teachers?

No, both students and teachers use Kami: students annotate assignments, and teachers use it to give feedback.