Enhance your search experience by uploading an image to support your query. The image upload feature allows Perplexity to identify images, interpret graphics, or generate the perfect social media captions.
How to upload on desktop
Click the Attach button when starting a new thread or simply drag and drop the image into the search bar.
How to upload on mobile
Below the search bar, click the + icon. Select an image from your gallery or take a new photo.
Technical Specifications
Accepted formats
JPEG, HEF, PNG, PDF.
Maximum image size
Up to 25MB. Perplexity will reformat the image to meet necessary standards.
Usage guidelines
Image processing
We utilize advanced multimodal models to analyze images. Rest assured, your images are not stored on our servers, ensuring your privacy.
Types of images
Avoid uploading medical images, upside-down or rotated images, precise spatial locations, panoramic images, explicit content, and pictures of individuals.
Troubleshooting
If Perplexity can't read your image, make sure it's in a supported format and doesn't contain explicit content or identifiable individuals. Also, check your network connection. For ongoing issues, email us at support@perplexity.ai with:
Description of the issue and image
URL to the thread
Optionally, the image
Additional information
Usage examples
Use image upload to identify objects, interpret charts, or generate captions for social media.
Access and privacy
By default, the search will only use the image as a source. To enable web browsing, turn on Pro Search.
