How to Send a Video to ChatGPT

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to upload and analyze a video file in ChatGPT.

Quick summary

You can send a video to ChatGPT directly from the message bar by using the upload files option. Once your video file is attached, ChatGPT will analyze it and respond to any question you ask about it.

Steps

Click the add icon in the message bar to open the attachment menu.
Select Upload photos & files and choose your video file from your device.
Type your question or request about the video and hit send — ChatGPT will analyze it and respond.

📌 Why this matters

ChatGPT's ability to accept video file uploads makes it a powerful tool for anyone who needs to quickly extract insights, summaries, or answers from video content. Instead of manually watching and transcribing footage, users can upload a video directly and ask ChatGPT specific questions, saving significant time. This multimodal feature makes ChatGPT valuable for researchers, content creators, educators, and business professionals working with video. Understanding how to send a video to ChatGPT unlocks a faster, AI-driven workflow for video analysis and comprehension.

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