File upload in Microsoft Copilot

Supported file formats 

Microsoft Copilot supports the following file formats, including:

• Documents: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX

• Images: PNG, JPEG, PJP, JFIF

• Text & Markup: TXT, TEXT, JSON, CSV, MD

Files that can be uploaded to Copilot are limited to 50MB.

How to use file upload

Upload a file to Copilot using the following steps:

1. Press the Open icon (+) and select Upload .

2. Use the file picker to navigate to and select the file you want to upload on your device. Once uploaded, the file will appear as an attachment in your chat session.

3. Type and submit a prompt that asks a question about the file, e.g. “describe this image” or “what recommendations would you give based on this document?”

4. You can also ask follow-up questions about the file within the same conversation.

Example prompts with file upload 

Here are some prompt ideas to get you started with File Upload: 

• After uploading a resume, “Can you help me write a cover letter I can send to the hiring manager for this entry-level marketing role? Call out my relevant experiences.”

• After uploading a report, “Give me a summary of this report and its top three recommendations. Also, provide an APA-style citation for this report I can use in an article I am writing.”

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Getting started with Microsoft Copilot

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