Question 1

What does the SmartEssay essay checker do?

Accepted Answer

The essay checker reviews your draft for evidence gaps, paragraph-level flow, and prioritized improvements. Where a claim is missing support, it can suggest real word-for-word quotes with MLA or APA 7 citations from the work you cite.

Question 2

Is the essay checker free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can try the Essay Reviewer free without signing up. Paid plans unlock unlimited reviews, larger uploads, and PDF export.

Question 3

Does the essay checker catch grammar mistakes?

Accepted Answer

It focuses on structure, evidence, and flow — the things that actually move a grade. For sentence-level grammar, pair it with a dedicated proofreader; for argument and citation quality, the essay checker is built for exactly that.

Question 4

Can I upload a PDF or a Word doc?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload a PDF, DOCX, or paste your draft directly. You can also drag in a voice or video source and we'll transcribe it.

Question 5

Will my essay be saved or shared?

Accepted Answer

Drafts you paste for review are processed for the review and not shared with anyone. See our privacy page for full details.

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