How to Upload a PDF to Gemini
Gemini can analyze, summarize, and answer questions about PDF documents you upload directly to the interface. This feature works with research papers, reports, manuals, and other text-based PDFs up to 25MB in size.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 2 minutes
Step by step
Open Gemini in your web browser
Navigate to gemini.google.com and sign in with your Google account. The Gemini interface will load with a text input field at the bottom of the screen.
Note: Use Chrome or Edge for the best file upload experience with Gemini.Click the attachment icon
Look for the paperclip icon to the left of the text input field. Click this icon to open the file upload menu. You'll see options for uploading files from your computer.
Select your PDF file
Click "Upload from computer" and browse to locate your PDF file. Select the PDF and click "Open." Gemini supports PDF files up to 25MB and will begin processing the file immediately.
Note: Ensure your PDF contains searchable text rather than just scanned images for best results.Wait for processing to complete
A progress indicator will show while Gemini processes your PDF. The file name will appear above the text input field once upload is complete. Processing typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on file size.
Ask questions about your PDF
Type your question or request in the text input field. You can ask Gemini to summarize the document, find specific information, or explain concepts from the PDF. Press Enter to submit your query.
Note: Try specific prompts like 'Summarize the key findings' or 'What are the main recommendations in this report' for better results.Review Gemini's analysis
Gemini will analyze your PDF and provide responses based on the document's content. You can ask follow-up questions or request different types of analysis without re-uploading the file.
Note: The uploaded PDF remains available for the duration of your chat session, so you can reference it multiple times.