How to Upload Files in Perplexity Spaces

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May 13, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to upload files into a Perplexity Space as research sources.

Quick summary

Uploading files in Perplexity Spaces lets you use your own documents as sources for AI-powered search and research. Navigate to a Space, use the file upload icon, and your files become instantly available as grounded references for queries and collaboration.

Steps

Select Spaces from the main navigation.
Navigate to the Space where you want to upload files.
Look for the sources box on the right side of the interface.
Click on the file icon to initiate the file upload in Perplexity.
Upload files from your device.
Access the search icon to see results with your uploaded files.
Your uploaded files are now ready to use as sources for searches and collaborations.

📌 Why this matters

Perplexity Spaces allows users to upload their own files and use them as grounded sources for AI-powered search, making research more accurate and contextually relevant. This feature is essential for teams and individuals who need AI answers based on proprietary documents, reports, or data rather than the open web. By combining uploaded file sources with Perplexity's real-time search capabilities, users can collaborate more effectively and get precise, document-backed insights. It bridges the gap between personal knowledge management and AI-assisted research workflows.

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