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What is Perplexity?

Perplexity is your AI-powered Swiss Army Knife for information discovery and curiosity. It's not just about answering questions; it's about empowering you to do more—whether you're looking to summarize content, explore new topics, or even get a little creative.

Can you show me some examples?

🍳 Need a quick healthy recipe?

Create, brainstorm, research recipes you know and love or come up with something new.

🍳 Need a quick healthy recipe?

Create, brainstorm, research recipes you know and love or come up with something new.

🍳 Need a quick healthy recipe?

Create, brainstorm, research recipes you know and love or come up with something new.

🎧 Shopping around for a new pair of running headphones?

Research, compare and get as specific as needed, we can help you find the ideal product for you.

🎧 Shopping around for a new pair of running headphones?

Research, compare and get as specific as needed, we can help you find the ideal product for you.

🎧 Shopping around for a new pair of running headphones?

Research, compare and get as specific as needed, we can help you find the ideal product for you.

💻 Want to learn Python, but not sure where to begin?

Perplexity is the perfect teacher, learn a new skill or concept using the combined power of search and AI.

💻 Want to learn Python, but not sure where to begin?

Perplexity is the perfect teacher, learn a new skill or concept using the combined power of search and AI.

💻 Want to learn Python, but not sure where to begin?

Perplexity is the perfect teacher, learn a new skill or concept using the combined power of search and AI.

What should I use Perplexity for?

Answering questions

From basic facts to tough questions—and get answers from up-to-date sources. Create code, summarize articles, or emails—all in one place.

Exploring topics in depth

Perplexity's Pro Search feature provides a guided Al search experience, allowing you to explore topics in depth and learn new things.

Organizing your Library

Organize your Threads in Perplexity Spaces by project or topic. Invite contributors and easily switch privacy settings.

Interacting with your data

Ask questions about your files and search the web, all without leaving the platform. Get a complete project view in one space.

What is Pro Search?

Pro Search is your conversational search guide. Instead of quick, generic results, Pro Search engages with you, fine-tuning its answers based on your needs.

What's the difference between Quick Search vs. Pro Search?

While Quick Search gives you fast, basic answers, Pro Search goes even further. It asks for details, considers your preferences, dives deeper, and then delivers pinpoint results. Say goodbye to endless tabs and irrelevant links.

Why would I use it?

Three reasons: It understands you through follow-up questions, summarizes the most relevant findings, and pulls from a diverse range of sources for a complete view. Pro Search offers a personalized, comprehensive search experience. Combine it with the top AI models on the planet, you're bound to discover something you haven't been able to with a traditional search engine.

Three reasons: It understands you through follow-up questions, summarizes the most relevant findings, and pulls from a diverse range of sources for a complete view. Perplexity Copilot offers a personalized, comprehensive search experience compared to traditional search engines.

Can you show me some Pro Search examples?

✈️ Travel Planning

We get it. Planning trips takes time and energy. Pro Search makes it less painful.

✈️ Travel Planning

We get it. Planning trips takes time and energy. Pro Search makes it less painful.

✈️ Travel Planning

We get it. Planning trips takes time and energy. Pro Search makes it less painful.

📚 Academic Research

Pro Search not only digs through academic databases but also asks what specifically you're looking for.

📚 Academic Research

Pro Search not only digs through academic databases but also asks what specifically you're looking for.

📚 Academic Research

Pro Search not only digs through academic databases but also asks what specifically you're looking for.

🖥️ Professional Research

Pro Search delivers the data you need to make informed, impactful business decisions.

🖥️ Professional Research

Pro Search delivers the data you need to make informed, impactful business decisions.

🖥️ Professional Research

Pro Search delivers the data you need to make informed, impactful business decisions.

📰 News Briefings

Pro Search consolidates news from multiple angles, giving you a balanced view of current events.

📰 News Briefings

Pro Search consolidates news from multiple angles, giving you a balanced view of current events.

📰 News Briefings

Pro Search consolidates news from multiple angles, giving you a balanced view of current events.

Do you have some tips for my use case?

Here are three tips that will help you maximize your experience with Perplexity:

Search Smart—Keywords or File Upload, Your Call

Prompting is key in AI. But Perplexity understands you like a search engine. Use File Upload for in-depth context or keep it simple with 2 or 3 keywords. Dial in, get answers.

Personalize through Your Settings and Profile

Adjust settings like language, output format, and tone. As you update your Profile, Perplexity becomes more you.

Customize Your Privacy and Collaborate with Spaces

By default, your Threads and Spaces are private. Want to share? Hit "Share" and go public to share it with others. Use Threads and Spaces for teamwork or shared research. Add prompts and files to an entire Space and tailor it just the way you like.

Note: Threads stay hidden until you share the URL, even when set to public.

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