ChatGPT NEW Feature: Upload and Analyze Files (Full Tutorial)

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Today, we have another exciting ChatGPT update. You can now upload and analyze PDFs, spreadsheets, or virtually any data file. Additionally, ChatGPT Plus now offers seamless access to all features such as web browsing, data analysis, and DALL-E 3 without the need to switch between them. This means you can upload an image and ask ChatGPT to create a similar one, a functionality that wasn’t available before.

In this article, I’ll show you how to activate and use these features, alongside a few examples. So let’s dive right in!

Activating Advanced Data Analysis

To activate Advanced Data Analysis, you must be a ChatGPT Plus user. Here’s how:

Go to Settings.
Navigate to Beta.
Under Beta Features, enable the Advanced Data Analysis feature.

This version of ChatGPT can write and execute Python code, work with file uploads, and handle various tasks such as data analysis, image conversions, or code file editing.

Example 1: Analyzing a Spreadsheet

Let’s test it out. I have a spreadsheet containing data on a number of companies and the money they have raised. I’ll upload this Excel file to ChatGPT and ask it to provide me with a list of companies that raised between 3 and 5 million USD.

The process is straightforward:

ChatGPT breaks down the file structure.
It explains the steps it’s taking.
Finally, it provides the list of companies that raised between 3 and 5 million USD.

The result is accurate. Cross-referencing with the spreadsheet confirms it—ChatGPT understood the request and analyzed the content correctly.

Example 2: Working with PDFs

Next, I’ll test how ChatGPT deals with PDFs. I have a PDF file that gives a short overview of blockchain technology. I’ll upload it and ask what the conclusion is.

ChatGPT:

Asks whether to find and extract the conclusion section or provide a general summary.
If unable to pinpoint the conclusion section, it provides a general summary of the entire document.

Note: Although the conclusion section is clearly labeled in the PDF, ChatGPT couldn’t identify it. It’s not perfect yet, but remember, this feature is in beta and will improve over time.

Unified Model Selection

Previously, you had to switch models to perform different tasks. Now, ChatGPT automatically selects whether to start a web browser, run Python code, or use DALL-E 3 based on the requirements within a conversation.

Here are some user-shared examples:

Upload an image and ask for an animated version in the style of a Pixar movie.
Generate an image of the current weather and time in Denver, Colorado.
Search for data on the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, make an infographic, and generate an image of where a hurricane is most likely to occur next year.

This automated model selection is a significant upgrade.

Conclusion

This update is a big deal. It streamlines functionalities and could disrupt startups that analyze PDFs, work with spreadsheets, and more. Automatic model selection offers various new opportunities.

Stay tuned for more updates and tutorials. Make sure to subscribe, hit the like button, and see you in the next video!

Keywords

ChatGPT Update
File Upload
Data Analysis
PDFs
Spreadsheets
Web Browsing
DALL-E 3
Automatic Model Selection
Python Code

FAQ

Q1: How do I activate Advanced Data Analysis in ChatGPT?

A: To activate Advanced Data Analysis, go to Settings, navigate to Beta, and enable the Advanced Data Analysis feature under Beta Features.

Q2: Can I upload PDFs to ChatGPT for analysis?

A: Yes, you can upload PDFs and ask ChatGPT to provide summaries or specific sections of the text.

Q3: What file types can ChatGPT analyze?

A: ChatGPT can analyze various file types, including PDFs and spreadsheets.

Q4: Do I need to be a ChatGPT Plus user to access these features?

A: Yes, the advanced features such as data analysis, web browsing, and DALL-E 3 image generation are available to ChatGPT Plus users.

Q5: How does ChatGPT handle multiple tasks in one prompt?

A: ChatGPT now automatically selects the appropriate model—be it web browsing, Python execution, or DALL-E 3—based on the tasks described in your prompt.