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Attaching files to AI Chat

Attach images, PDFs, and audio/video files to a chat message. Images and PDFs add visual or document context; audio/video files are transcribed first.

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Supported file types

You can attach files to any AI Chat message to give the assistant more context. The attachment types differ by how they are processed:

  • Images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and other common image formats), sent directly to the AI model as visual context alongside your message. Maximum 10 MB per file.

  • PDFs, sent directly to the AI model as document context. Maximum 10 MB per file.

  • Audio and video files, routed through Speak AI's standard transcription pipeline. The file is uploaded as a new media item, transcribed, and the transcript is added as context for your chat. This uses your transcription quota exactly as a normal upload would.

How to attach a file

  1. Click the paperclip icon in the chat input toolbar.

  2. Select one or more files from your device. Images and PDFs can be attached in batches. Only one audio or video file can be attached per message.

  3. Your attachments appear as chips above the input box. Remove any you do not want by clicking the X on its chip.

  4. Type your message and send.

You can also paste an image directly from your clipboard into the chat input box instead of picking a file.

Transcription quota note

Audio and video attachments count against your transcription minutes just like any other upload. If you are on a Free Trial or Pay As You Go plan, charges apply at your plan's per-minute rate. Check your usage at any time under Account.

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