Use ChatGPT with PDFs

From legal contracts to research papers to user manuals, ChatGPT can help you navigate big documents, understand the content, and get the information you need quickly. Just upload any PDF to ChatGPT and start asking questions.

Upload a PDF to ChatGPT
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ChatGPT interface displaying a user request to compile school closure and minimum day information based on three uploaded PDFs: “K-12 School Calendar,” “Preschool Calendar,” and “School Welcome Letter.” The assistant responds with a consolidated list for the 2025–2026 school year, beginning with closure dates for Oakridge Elementary (Fairview Unified School District).

Chat with any PDF and get answers instantly

Smarter than search

ChatGPT doesn’t just search PDFs — it reads and understands them so it can answer your questions based on its knowledge of the content.

Natural conversation

From quick insights to in-depth analysis, ChatGPT is a knowledgeable partner that can help you summarize, clarify, analyze, and refine through conversation.

Seamless integration

PDFs are just one part of your workflow: ChatGPT can cross-reference across formats and connect with emails, notes, spreadsheets, and more.

How to use ChatGPT with your PDF

Click the ‘+’ and select ‘Add photos & files’ and choose the PDF(s) you want to discuss.

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More ways to chat with PDFs

Create a comparison chart of these homeowners insurance policies.

Summarize my recurring payments and subscriptions from the last 6 months.

Create a snapshot of all the school closure and minimum days.

Summarize the key obligations in this contract.

*ChatGPT shouldn’t replace legal advice from an expert. Please always check important information.

What are the risks for the client in Section 5?

Compare this NDA to the previous version—what’s changed?

Highlight any clauses related to termination.

Summarize this paper in plain English.

What methods did the authors use in their study?

Explain the main findings and why they matter.

What are the limitations noted by the authors?

Walk me through how to reset this device.

What troubleshooting steps are suggested for error code 203?

Can you create a quick-start guide from this manual?

Summarize the company’s performance this quarter.

What are the revenue trends over the last 3 years?

What are the key themes in this book?

Give me discussion questions for Chapters 5–7.

Explain this passage as if I’m new to the subject.

Create a comparison chart of these homeowners insurance policies.

Summarize my recurring payments and subscriptions from the last 6 months.

Create a snapshot of all the school closure and minimum days.

Summarize the key obligations in this contract.

*ChatGPT shouldn’t replace legal advice from an expert. Please always check important information.

What are the risks for the client in Section 5?

Compare this NDA to the previous version—what’s changed?

Highlight any clauses related to termination.

Summarize this paper in plain English.

What methods did the authors use in their study?

Explain the main findings and why they matter.

What are the limitations noted by the authors?

Walk me through how to reset this device.

What troubleshooting steps are suggested for error code 203?

Can you create a quick-start guide from this manual?

Summarize the company’s performance this quarter.

What are the revenue trends over the last 3 years?

What are the key themes in this book?

Give me discussion questions for Chapters 5–7.

Explain this passage as if I’m new to the subject.

Create a comparison chart of these homeowners insurance policies.

Summarize my recurring payments and subscriptions from the last 6 months.

Create a snapshot of all the school closure and minimum days.

Summarize the key obligations in this contract.

*ChatGPT shouldn’t replace legal advice from an expert. Please always check important information.

What are the risks for the client in Section 5?

Compare this NDA to the previous version—what’s changed?

Highlight any clauses related to termination.

Summarize this paper in plain English.

What methods did the authors use in their study?

Explain the main findings and why they matter.

What are the limitations noted by the authors?

Walk me through how to reset this device.

What troubleshooting steps are suggested for error code 203?

Can you create a quick-start guide from this manual?

Summarize the company’s performance this quarter.

What are the revenue trends over the last 3 years?

What are the key themes in this book?

Give me discussion questions for Chapters 5–7.

Explain this passage as if I’m new to the subject.

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Upload a PDF in ChatGPT

Upload a PDF to ChatGPT