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title: "File Uploads | Aide | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Attach files to your Aide messages so the AI can read, analyse, and respond based on your document or image content."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/aide/chat/file-uploads/"
language: "en"
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# File Uploads

You can attach files to any message in Aide. The AI reads the file content alongside your prompt and responds with context taken directly from what you uploaded.

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## Supported File Types

| Type | Formats |
| --- | --- |
| **Documents** | PDF, plain text (.txt) |
| **Images** | PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP |
| **Spreadsheets** | CSV |
| **Other text** | Markdown (.md), JSON (.json), XML (.xml) |

**Maximum file size:** 25MB per file.

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## How to Upload a File

1.  Click the **paperclip / upload icon** in the input bar.
2.  The file upload modal opens.
3.  Select your file from your device (or drag and drop).
4.  The file is attached and shown as a preview above the input.
5.  Type your message or question about the file.
6.  Send — the AI receives both the file and your prompt together.

Alternatively, click **Upload** from the welcome screen quick-actions before starting a conversation.

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## What the AI Can Do With Your File

| File type | What you can ask |
| --- | --- |
| **PDF / text** | Summarize it, explain sections, answer questions about the content, extract key points |
| **Image** | Describe what’s in it, explain a diagram, read text in the image |
| **CSV** | Analyse the data, identify trends, answer questions about the values |

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## Example Prompts With Files

-   Attach a PDF essay → “What are the main arguments in this essay?”
-   Attach a biology diagram image → “Explain what this diagram is showing”
-   Attach a CSV → “What is the average value in the third column?”
-   Attach a text file of notes → “Turn these notes into a structured study guide”

> **Tip**
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> Be specific in your prompt when uploading a file. Instead of “what is this?”, ask “summarize the key points from this PDF in bullet points” — you’ll get a much more useful response.

> **Note**
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> Files are converted and sent securely as part of your message. They are not stored permanently — if you need the AI to refer to the same file in a new conversation, upload it again.

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