> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thedrive.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Uploading Files

> Get your files into The Drive AI workspace

## Overview

The Drive AI supports multiple ways to upload files to your workspace. Once uploaded, files can be automatically organized by AI or manually arranged.

## Upload Methods

### Drag and Drop

The quickest way to upload files:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Files">
    Open Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) and select the files you want to upload.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drag to Workspace">
    Drag the selected files into The Drive AI browser window.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drop">
    Release the files anywhere in your workspace. You'll see a drop zone indicator when files are ready to be dropped.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/thedriveai/7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij/images/drag-and-drop.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij&q=85&s=acd7f0ee821cd47629265e6591db34d9" alt="Drag and drop files into The Drive AI" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/drag-and-drop.jpg" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  You can drag entire folders to upload all contents at once, preserving the folder structure.
</Tip>

### New Button

Use the toolbar for a more traditional upload experience:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click New">
    Click the **New** button in the toolbar at the top of your workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Upload File">
    Choose **Upload File** from the dropdown menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Files">
    Select one or more files from your computer using the file picker.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/thedriveai/7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij/images/new.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij&q=85&s=a475941702f82973be0e0e6e4b675ccb" alt="Upload files using the New button in toolbar" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/new.jpg" />
</Frame>

## Supported File Types

The Drive AI handles a wide variety of file formats:

### Documents

| Format    | Extension       | Free Plan | Premium Plan |
| --------- | --------------- | --------- | ------------ |
| PDF       | `.pdf`          | Yes       | Yes          |
| Word      | `.docx`, `.doc` | Yes       | Yes          |
| Text      | `.txt`          | Yes       | Yes          |
| Rich Text | `.rtf`          | Yes       | Yes          |

### Spreadsheets

| Format | Extension       | Free Plan | Premium Plan |
| ------ | --------------- | --------- | ------------ |
| Excel  | `.xlsx`, `.xls` | Yes       | Yes          |
| CSV    | `.csv`          | Yes       | Yes          |

### Presentations

| Format     | Extension       | Free Plan | Premium Plan |
| ---------- | --------------- | --------- | ------------ |
| PowerPoint | `.pptx`, `.ppt` | Yes       | Yes          |

### Media Files (Premium Only)

| Format | Extension                                | Free Plan | Premium Plan |
| ------ | ---------------------------------------- | --------- | ------------ |
| Images | `.png`, `.jpg`, `.jpeg`, `.gif`, `.webp` | No        | Yes          |
| Audio  | `.mp3`, `.wav`, `.m4a`                   | No        | Yes          |
| Video  | `.mp4`, `.mov`, `.avi`                   | No        | Yes          |

<Note>
  Premium plan unlocks full media support including image analysis, audio transcription with speaker identification, and video processing.
</Note>

## What Happens After Upload

When you upload files to The Drive AI, the following happens:

### 1. File Processing

The AI reads and analyzes your file contents. This includes:

* Extracting text from documents and PDFs
* Performing OCR on images (Premium)
* Transcribing audio files (Premium)
* Analyzing video content (Premium)

### 2. Auto-Organization (If Enabled)

If you upload files to the root of your workspace, The Drive AI can automatically:

* Analyze the content and context of each file
* Identify relationships between files
* Create appropriate folder structures
* Place files in logical locations

You'll see a status indicator: *"Uploading 5 file(s), and auto-organizing..."*

### 3. Ready to Use

Once processing is complete, your files are:

* Fully searchable
* Available for Chat Mode queries
* Ready for Agent Mode actions

## Upload Limits

### Storage Limits

| Plan    | Storage |
| ------- | ------- |
| Free    | 5 GB    |
| Premium | 100 GB  |

### File Size Limits

Individual file size limits depend on your plan and file type. Large files may take longer to process.

## Tips for Uploading

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Batch Uploads" icon="layer-group">
    Upload multiple files at once by selecting them all before dragging. The AI will process and organize them together, recognizing relationships between related files.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Folder Structure" icon="folder-tree">
    When you drag a folder, the original structure is preserved. You can then use Command+K to let AI re-organize if desired.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Duplicates" icon="copy">
    The Drive AI can detect and handle duplicate files. During organization, duplicates may be flagged or consolidated.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Large Uploads" icon="clock">
    For large batches of files, upload in stages to monitor progress and ensure successful processing.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting Uploads

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Upload Failed" icon="circle-exclamation">
    * Check your internet connection
    * Verify the file isn't corrupted
    * Ensure you have enough storage space
    * Try uploading a smaller batch
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="File Not Processing" icon="hourglass">
    * Large files take longer to process
    * Complex PDFs with many images may need extra time
    * Check the notification panel for status updates
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Unsupported Format" icon="file-circle-xmark">
    * Verify the file extension is in the supported list
    * Some formats require Premium plan
    * Try converting to a supported format
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Auto-Organization" icon="folder-tree" href="/features/auto-organization">
    Learn how AI organizes your uploaded files.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chat Mode" icon="comments" href="/features/chat-mode">
    Ask questions about your uploaded files.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>