Gemini vs ChatGPT: Comparing File Upload Capabilities and More
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The recent addition of file upload support to Gemini, Google's AI assistant, has sparked a lot of interest among users. With this new feature, Gemini Advanced subscribers can now upload various file formats, including PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and more, to perform data analysis and ask questions directly related to the uploaded content.
This development has led many to wonder how Gemini's file upload capabilities stack up against ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot from OpenAI. In this article, we'll dive into the details of Gemini's file upload feature, compare it with ChatGPT, and explore other key aspects of both AI assistants.
Supported File Formats
Gemini Advanced currently supports the following file formats for upload:
DOCX, DOC
XLSX, XLS
CSV
TXT
DOTX
RTF
TSV
JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP (images)
Users can also connect their Google Drive accounts via Gemini Extensions to upload Google Sheets and Docs.
While Gemini's file support is impressive, ChatGPT offers an even wider range of compatibility. In addition to the formats supported by Gemini, ChatGPT can process ZIP files, coding languages like JSON and Python, data files such as SQL and MATLAB, and even audio files like WAV.
Furthermore, ChatGPT allows file uploads for all users, although with a message limit, while Gemini Advanced requires a paid subscription.
Uploading Files on Gemini Advanced
To upload files on Gemini Advanced, follow these steps:
1. Open gemini.google.com in your browser and ensure you have an active Gemini..