Here’s how you can use ChatGPT to analyse PDFs

Portable document formats (PDFs) often include valuable details, but analysing the contents would be time-consuming. Most users prefer artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make their work easier.

As users wait on tenterhooks for OpenAI's reasoning-focused AI, many search for innovative ways to use existing features. ChatGPT's capabilities expand from creating graphs to analysing videos, while its potential for PDF analysis is especially noteworthy.

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This feature of ChatGPT can majorly provide an advantage to students, researchers, and professionals grappling with extensive documents.

How to use ChatGPT to analyse PDFs

Gadinsider has a step-by-step guide for using ChatGPT to analyse PDFs. 

Launch ChatGPT: Launch ChatGPT and click Log in. If you're using ChatGPT for the first time, sign up using your preferred method and create an account, continuing with your Gmail, Microsoft, or Apple account.

Upload your PDF: Once logged in, search the paper clip in the prompt box. Click it and select how to upload your PDF: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or from your computer. Select your PDF so it's attached.

Formulate your query: After uploading, write a clear question or prompt about the PDF. For example, if you've uploaded an essay, you might give a prompt: 'Summarise the main arguments of this essay and list the key examples or texts used to support them.'

Review the response: Read ChatGPT's answer carefully. Check for accuracy, particularly with important documents. If required, ask relevant follow-up questions, or for any clarifications you might need.

Try various analyses: Experiment with different types of questions. You can ask ChatGPT to compare sections, find specific information, or create outlines based on the document's content.

ChatGPT is a tool to help you, not replace your understanding. It's esential confirm important information and use your judgment when interpreting the results.