Chat with pdf in Google Bard or Gemini
Several ways to have conversations with pdfs in Google Bard or Gemini. Use our powerful AI capabilities to have a conversation with any PDF file.
Can I upload the pdf directly in Bard or Gemini, or use the url of the online pdf?
upload the pdf in Bard or Gemini
No. Only image files can be uploaded in Bard or Gemini, not pdfs.
use the url of the online pdf
Just an illusion. If you use an online PDF file in the prompt word, Bard or Gemini will only answer based on the name of your online PDF document, and then based on its knowledge base or online search for relevant content, not based on the actual content of the document. For example, the name of my PDF document is 'How to use PDF for conversation in bard', but the content of the document is 'How to make a pizza in 7 steps'. When I ask him to summarize the content of the document or answer based on the content of the document, The content of his answer is always 'how to use pdf for conversation in bard'.
Extensions based on Google Workspace of Bard or Gemini to talk to PDF files
You can open the Google Workspace extension in Bard or Gemini, and then have conversations based on files in Google Docs or Google Drive
3 easy steps
Chat with pdf in Google Bard or Gemini
Engage in a conversation with Google Bard or Gemini using your PDF file in just three simple steps.
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Open the Google Workspace extension
Then open the Google Workspace extension in Bard or Gemini's settings. For now, extensions are available in English, Japanese, and Korean only.
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Ask questions based on your document!
Enter your question, For example: 'Find my resume titled june 2023 from my drive and summarize it to a short paragraph personal statement'. Or just type '@Google Drive' in the input box and ask a question.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google Bard or Gemini?
Google Bard or Gemini is designed as an interface to a large language model (LLM) that enables users to collaborate with generative AI. It is an experiment by Google AI to allow people to interact with generative AI in a way that is helpful and informative.
Can I directly upload PDF files to Google Bard or Gemini?
No, in Google Google Bard or Gemini's interface, there is no direct option to upload PDF files.
Can I use the url of the online pdf in Google Bard or Gemini?
No, Just an illusion. If you use an online PDF file in the prompt word, Bard or Gemini will only answer based on the name of your online PDF document, and then based on its knowledge base or online search for relevant content, not based on the actual content of the document. For example, the name of my PDF document is 'How to use PDF for conversation in bard', but the content of the document is 'How to make a pizza in 7 steps'. When I ask him to summarize the content of the document or answer based on the content of the document, The content of his answer is always 'how to use pdf for conversation in bard'.
Can Google Bard or Gemini read PDFs?
Yes, Google Bard or Gemini can recognize user's PDF files and interact with the user based on the content of the PDF file. However, in Google Bard or Gemini's interface, there is no direct option to upload PDF files. Users can only have conversations based on files in Google Docs or Google Drive through the Google Workspace extension. For specific steps, please refer to the above '3 EASY STEPS, Chat with pdf in Google Bard or Gemini'
Can Google Bard or Gemini generate pdf file summaries?
Yes, Google Bard or Gemini can generate PDF file summaries. When we send a PDF file to Bard or Gemini, it automatically recognizes the content and can generate a file summary. We just need to request it in the conversation.
Can Google Bard or Gemini perform pdf file analysis?
Yes, Google Bard or Gemini can perform PDF file analysis. After automatically recognizing the content of a PDF file, Google Bard or Gemini learns from the file's content, can analyze it, and interact with us based on the file's content.
Can Google Bard or Gemini recognize other file formats?
Yes, You can use the same method as pdf to create conversations based on other files.
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