Snelstart
This guide covers every Sider feature:
- Aan de slag — Install, sign up, and set up Sider Chat
- How to Use Wisebase — Save and organize information from webpages, files, and chats in one place
- How to Use ChatPDF — Chat with PDFs and pull out facts, names, and numbers in seconds
- How to Use Deep Research — Run multi-source research and get a report you can verify
- Hoe AI-slides te gebruiken — Build a slide deck from a topic, document, or webpage
- How to Use Web Creator — Create a simple website by describing it in plain words
- Hoe gebruik je een AI-essaygenerator? — Plan, draft, and revise essays faster
- How to Use AI Video Shortener — Turn long YouTube videos into short clips
- Hoe gebruik je de AI-afbeeldinggenerator? — Create images from a short text prompt
- Hoe gebruik je een AI-vertaler? — Translate text, webpages, and files in 50+ languages
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
FahimAI reviews AI-tools and rates Sider 4 out of 5.
This tutorial sticks to what Sider actually does, not marketing copy.
Where menus may change, we tell you.
Sider is an AI sidebar that lives inside your browser.
It puts GPT, Claude, and Gemini next to every webpage you open.
Over 10 million active users rely on it.
But most people only use it for basic chat.
This guide shows how to use Sider for research, PDFs, slides, videos, and more.
Stap voor stap, met screenshots en professionele tips.
Sider Tutorial
This how to use Sider tutorial walks you through setup first, then each tool one at a time.
Sider
Get GPT, Claude, and Gemini in one sidebar on every webpage. Summarize PDFs, translate pages, and run research without switching tabs. Start free, with paid plans from $4.2.
Getting Started with Sider
Voordat u een functie kunt gebruiken, moet u deze eenmalige installatie voltooien.
Het duurt ongeveer 3 minuten.
Here’s a look at Sider in real use:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Step 1: Install Sider and Sign Up
Install Sider from the Chrome Web Store, then click “Add to Chrome.”
Sider supports both Chrome and Edge browsers.
Sign up with Google, Apple, or your email address.
✓ Controlepunt: Complete the email verification if Sider asks you to verify.
Step 2: Pin Sider to Your Browser
Click the puzzle icon in your browser toolbar.
Pin the Sider extension for easy access.
Prefer an app on your computer? Sider offers desktop apps for macOS and Windows.
Here’s what you get once Sider is open:
✓ Controlepunt: The Sider icon now sits in your toolbar.
Step 3: Set Up Sider Chat
Open the sidebar and choose your default AI model.
Sider Chat lets you switch between GPT, Claude, and Gemini anytime.
If menus look different, follow Sider’s updated June 9, 2026 setup guide.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
How to Use Sider Wisebase
Wisebase lets you save and organize information from webpages, PDFs, and chats.
Think of it as a private library that Sider can read for you.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Wisebase
Click the Wisebase icon in the Sider sidebar.
Create a new group for each project or topic.
Step 2: Add Your Material
Click “Add” and drop in files, a URL, or your own notes.
You can also save the current webpage straight from the sidebar.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your saved item appears inside the group you created.
Step 3: Ask Questions About It
Open a chat inside the group and ask about anything stored there.
Sider will extract and organize information into short summaries.
✅ Resultaat: You now have a searchable library you can discuss with AI anytime.
💡 Pro-tip: Give every saved item clear names and mark the key ones. Search finds them faster later.
How to Use Sider ChatPDF
ChatPDF lets you chat with PDFs instead of reading every page.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Upload uw PDF-bestand
Open ChatPDF from the sidebar or the Sider web app.
Drag your file in, or paste a PDF URL.
Step 2: Ask Your Questions
Ask for a summary, key facts, names, or numbers.
Follow up with “why” or “where does it say that?”
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Answers point back to the page they came from.
Step 3: Simplify or Translate
Ask Sider to explain a dense section in plain words.
You can also translate the whole PDF into another language.
✅ Resultaat: You pulled the key facts from a long PDF in minutes.
💡 Pro-tip: For research papers, ask “What evidence supports this claim?” It exposes weak arguments fast.
How to Use Sider Deep Researcher
Diepgaand onderzoek lets you run multi-step research across many sources at once.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Voer uw vraag in
Open Deep Research and type one clear, specific vraag.
Add context like the time period, region, or audience.
Step 2: Review the Research Plan
Sider drafts a plan before it starts searching.
Edit the plan to add or remove angles.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You see a list of research steps Sider will follow.
Stap 3: Lees het rapport
Sider returns a structured report with linked sources.
Open each source to verify the claims that matter most.
✅ Resultaat: You have a sourced report you can use to make a decision.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask Sider to flag uncertainty in its findings. You’ll know which facts need a second look.
How to Use Sider AI Slides
AI-dia's waarmee je een bouwt presentatie from a topic, a document, or a webpage.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Kies uw bron
Type a topic, or upload a file as source material.
Tell Sider who the audience is.
Step 2: Pick a Theme and Length
Choose a theme and the number of slides.
Review the outline before generating the deck.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Sider shows an outline you can change before it builds the slides.
Stap 3: Bewerken en exporteren
Click any slide to edit text or swap images.
Download the deck once it looks right.
✅ Resultaat: You have a ready-to-edit slide deck in a few minutes.
💡 Pro-tip: Upload your own notes instead of a bare topic. The slides will follow your content, not generic filler.
How to Use Sider Web Creator
Web Creator lets you create a simple website by describing what you want.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Describe Your Site
Type something like “a one-page bakery website with a menu.”
Mention colors, sections, and any contact form.
Step 2: Preview the Page
Sider writes the code and shows a live preview.
Scroll through to check each section.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A live preview of your page loads next to the chat.
Step 3: Refine With Chat
Ask for changes like “make the header dark blue.”
Each revision updates the preview right away.
✅ Resultaat: You built a working webpage without writing code yourself.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask for one change per message. Making small requests gives cleaner results than long lists.
How to Use Sider AI Essay Writer
AI-essay schrijver lets you plan, draft, and revise essays in one place.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Set the Topic
Enter your topic, essay type, and target length.
Paste in any source material you want it to use.
Step 2: Build the Outline
Sider drafts an outline before writing anything.
Reorder or cut sections until the plan makes sense.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: An outline with clear section headings appears on screen.
Step 3: Write and Revise
Generate the full draft from your outline.
Ask for a revision on any weak paragraph.
✅ Resultaat: You have a full draft ready to edit in your own stem.
💡 Pro-tip: Add your sources first. It keeps the essay tied to real evidence instead of guesses.
How to Use Sider AI Video Shortener
AI-video Shortener lets you turn long YouTube videos into short clips.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Paste the Video URL
Copy a YouTube link and paste it into the shortener.
Sider scans the video for its strongest moments.
Step 2: Choose Clip Settings
Pick the clip length and aspect ratio.
Vertical works best for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Sider lists several suggested clips with timestamps.
Stap 3: Controleren en downloaden
Watch each suggested clip and drop the weak ones.
Download the clips you want to keep.
✅ Resultaat: You turned one long video into ready-to-post short videos.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask the sidebar to summarize the video first. You’ll know which parts hold the most value.
How to Use Sider AI Image Generator
AI-afbeelding Generator lets you create images from a short text prompt.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Write a Prompt
Describe the subject, style, and lighting you want.
Be specific about colors and mood.
Step 2: Pick a Model and Size
Choose an image model and an aspect ratio.
Klik op 'Genereren' en wacht een paar seconden.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A set of image options appears below your prompt.
Step 3: Refine the Result
Ask for one change, like “warmer light.”
Regenerate until the image fits your plan.
✅ Resultaat: You created custom images without design software.
💡 Pro-tip: Name a specific style, like “watercolor” or “flat vector.” Vague prompts give vague images.
How to Use Sider AI Translator
AI-vertaler lets you translate text, webpages, and files in over 50 languages.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Highlight Any Text
Select text on any page to show the Sider toolbar.
Click Translate or Explain.
Step 2: Translate the Full Page
Click the translate icon to convert the whole webpage.
Turn on bilingual view to see both languages side by side.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The page shows original and translated text together.
Step 3: Translate Files
Upload a PDF or document in the translator.
Download the translated version when it finishes.
✅ Resultaat: You can read content in almost any language without leaving the page.
💡 Pro-tip: Use bilingual view when you learn a language. You see the original and translation together.
Sider Pro Tips and Shortcuts
These are the tips that save the most time.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Open or close the sidebar | Ctrl + J (Windows) / Cmd + J (Mac) |
| Send a chat message | Binnenkomen |
| Add a new line in chat | Shift + Enter |
| Change any extension shortcut | chrome://extensions/shortcuts |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Sider Code: Sider Code customizes websites using plain-language requests. Ask it to simplify a website’s layout, increase text size, or remove distracting elements. It changes how any page looks and behaves. Sider Code remembers changes for future visits.
- Multi-model compare: Send one prompt to several models at once. Compare GPT, Claude, and Gemini answers side by side. It’s the fastest way to spot a weak answer.
- Developer help: Highlight code blocks and ask Sider to explain them. It can generate unit tests and documentation from highlighted code. It parses error stack traces to find root causes. Upload documentation or API specs, and it summarizes them for you.
- Sider Hand and Sider Claw: Sider Hand automates multi-step tasks across real websites. You describe each task in natural language. Sider Claw automates research and information extraction tasks.
For developers, the big win is focus.
Sider gives on-the-fly help for debugging and bug identification.
You can query multiple AI models when a bug won’t budge.
It also helps with code analysis and code reviews through GitHub integrations.
That means less context-switching between tools and apps.
Sider Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Using One AI Model for Everything
❌ Fout: Running every task through GPT and accepting the first answer.
✅ Rechts: Try the same prompt on GPT, Claude, and Gemini. Then choose the best answer.
Mistake #2: Trusting Answers Without Checking
❌ Fout: Copying facts and numbers straight into your work.
✅ Rechts: Open the cited sources and verify anything you plan to publish.
Mistake #3: Not Pinning the Extension
❌ Fout: Digging through the extensions menu every time you need Sider.
✅ Rechts: Pin Sider and use the keyboard shortcut to open it direct.
Sider Troubleshooting
Problem: The Sidebar Won’t Open
Oorzaak: Browsers block extensions on some pages, like settings and the Web Store.
Repareren: Open a normal website and click the Sider icon again. Check the extension is turned on.
Problem: You Hit Your Usage Limit
Oorzaak: The free plan includes a limited number of daily credits.
Repareren: Wait for the daily reset, or move to a paid plan for higher limits.
Problem: A PDF Won’t Upload or Read Correctly
Oorzaak: The file is too large, or it’s a scanned image with no text layer.
Repareren: Compress or split the file. Run OCR on scanned pages before uploading.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, contact Sider support.
Wat is Sider?
Sider is an AI browser extension that adds an AI sidebar to every page.
Zie het als een onderzoek. assistent sitting next to every tab you open.
It works in Chrome and Edge, with desktop apps for macOS and Windows.
It summarizes webpages, PDFs, and videos, and translates content in over 50 languages.
You can also highlight text and ask Sider to explain it directly.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Wisebase: A personal knowledge base that stores pages, PDFs, and notes for AI chat
- ChatPDF: Ask questions about any PDF and get answers tied to the source pages
- Diepgaand onderzoek: Plans and runs multi-step research, then writes a sourced report
- AI-dia's: Turns a topic or file into an editable presentation
- Web Creator: Builds a working webpage from a text description
- AI-essaygenerator: Outlines, drafts, and revises essays from your topic and sources
- AI Video Shortener: Cuts long videos into short, shareable clips
- AI-afbeelding Generator: Generates images from text prompts in different styles
- AI-vertaler: Translates text, full pages, and files in over 50 languages
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Sider review.
Sider-prijzen
Here’s what Sider costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $4.2 | Light users who need more than the free plan |
| Onbeperkt | $16.7 | Power users who want the highest limits |
| Basis | $6.7 | Students and regular daily use |
| Pro | $12.4 | Heavy research, PDFs, and advanced models |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — Sider has a free plan with limited daily credits.
Geld-terug-garantie: Not clearly advertised, so check Sider’s billing terms first.
See the full plan breakdown below:
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Basic — enough credits for daily chat, PDFs, and translation.
Sider versus alternatieven
How does Sider compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sider | Multi-model AI sidebar on any page | $4.2–$16.7/mo | ⭐ 4 |
| ChatGPT | All-round AI chat and writing | $20/mo (Plus) | ⭐ 4.7 |
| Merlin AI | Browser AI-assistent | $9.5/mo (Pro) | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Atera | IT-beheer for MSPs | $129/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| NinjaOne | Endpoint and device management | Offerte op maat | ⭐ 4.6 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Sider — the most AI-tools per dollar inside your browser.
- Beste budget: Sider — the Starter plan costs just $4.2.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: ChatGPT — one simple chat window with almost no setup.
- Het meest geschikt voor IT-teams: NinjaOne — built for managing apparaten, not AI chat.
🎯 Sider-alternatieven
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor Sider? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- ⭐ ChatGPT: The most popular AI chatbot. Great for writing and reasoning, but it lives in its own tab.
- 🧠 Merlin AI: The closest match to Sider. A browser extension with AI chat, summaries, and a cheaper Pro plan than ChatGPT.
- 🏢 Atera: An IT management platform for MSPs. Pick it for remote monitoring and help desk work, not AI chat.
- 🔧 NinjaOne: Eindpuntbeheer and patching for IT teams. Useful if your real need is device control.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Sider alternatives gids.
⚔️ Sider vergeleken
Hieronder een vergelijking van Sider met de concurrenten:
- Sider versus ChatGPT: ChatGPT is stronger as a standalone app. Sider wins on price and gives you GPT, Claude, and Gemini on any page.
- Sider versus Merlin AI: Very close rivals. Sider offers more built-in tools like Wisebase and Deep Research. Merlin keeps things simpler.
- Sider vs Atera: Different jobs. Atera manages IT systems for MSPs. Sider is a personal AI assistant.
- Sider vs NinjaOne: Not direct competitors. NinjaOne manages devices. Sider helps you read, write, and research.
Start Using Sider Now
You learned how to use every major Sider feature:
- ✅ Wisebase
- ✅ ChatPDF
- ✅ Deep Research
- ✅ AI-dia's
- ✅ Web Creator
- ✅ AI-essay schrijver
- ✅ AI Video Shortener
- ✅ AI-afbeeldinggenerator
- ✅ AI-vertaler
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with Wisebase.
Het duurt minder dan 5 minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is Sider AI completely free?
No. Sider has a free plan with limited daily credits. Paid plans start at $4.2 for Starter. The Unlimited plan costs $16.7.
How good is Sider AI?
Very good for the price. FahimAI rates it 4 out of 5. It bundles GPT, Claude, and Gemini with PDF chat, research, and translation in one sidebar.
Waarvoor wordt Sider AI gebruikt?
Sider is used to chat with AI, summarize webpages, PDFs, and videos, and translate content. It also runs research and explains code inside your browser.
Is Sider AI veilig in gebruik?
Sider is a popular extension with over 10 million active users. Still, never paste passwords or sensitive gegevens into any AI tool. Review its permissions before installing.
How does Sider AI compare to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is one assistant in its own app. Sider gives you GPT, Claude, and Gemini on any webpage. Its paid plans also cost less.
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