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.

A chat interface with ChatGPT showing an uploaded PDF file named “Job offer.pdf” and a user prompt asking, “Can you compare these two job offers?” A dropdown menu is open with the cursor hovering over “Add photos & files,” alongside options like Agent mode, Use connectors, and Deep research.
A chat interface with ChatGPT reviewing a document titled “Rental-agreement.pdf.” The user requests a detailed review of the rental agreement, and ChatGPT responds with a structured summary. The review highlights unusual or potentially unfavorable terms, such as a lease ending in November 2026 and a termination clause requiring 60 days’ notice from the tenant but only 30 from the landlord. The response is organized under “Key Observations” and includes follow-up questions to ask the landlord.

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

Upload a PDF in ChatGPT

Upload a PDF to ChatGPT