- Google has enabled file uploads and analysis in Gemini for free users, a feature previously exclusive to the advanced version.
- Users can upload files from their device or Google Drive and receive summaries or responses about their content.
- The functionality is in the process of expanding and exact limits for free users have not yet been defined.
- Gemini supports multiple file formats including PDF, DOCX, source code, and spreadsheets.
Google has taken a further step in the accessibility of its artificial intelligence Gemini by allowing Free version users can upload and analyze files, a functionality that until now was reserved for advanced subscriptionThis feature extension allows you to interact with documents, summarize information, and get answers without the need to pay.
The update has been implemented progressively on mobile devices and in the web version of Gemini. Therefore, those of us who already have the application installed may notice a new message that invites us to upload files to get summaries and key details.
How File Upload and Analysis Works in Gemini
To use this feature, users can log in to Gemini and Press the “+” icon at the bottom left from the screen. Doing so will bring up new loading options:
- Archives: allows you to upload documents stored on the device.
- Drive: option to upload files directly from Google Drive.
These options are added to the existing ones of camera y gallery, which allow you to upload images for analysis.
Supported file types
Gemini is capable of processing a wide variety of formats, making it a versatile tool for different tasks. Among the supported file types are included:
- Plane text: TXT.
- Code files: C, CPP, PY, Java, PHP, SQL, HTML.
- Documents: DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF and similar formats.
- Spreadsheets: XLS, XLSX, CSV, TSV.
- Documents created in Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Possible uses and benefits of this feature
This new functionality has multiple applications, from rapid information extraction to Automated summary generation. Among the most notable uses are:
- Summarize long documents: ideal for research, reports or long texts.
- Analyze spreadsheet content: allows you to interpret data in tabular format and generate graphs.
- Understanding source code: Useful for programmers who want to analyze code fragments quickly.
Although the feature is already available to many users, Google has not yet indicated whether there are specific limits on the number of files that can be uploaded or the size allowed for the free version. In the advanced mode, users You can upload up to 10 files at a time, with a maximum size of 100 MB per file.
With this update, Gemini is positioned as an even more complete tool, making it easy to manage files and access key information without the need for a paid subscription. As the functionality expands globally, it will be interesting to see how users integrate it into their daily lives.
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