Frequently Asked Questions

FileUploadGPT is a free Chrome extension that allows you to upload large files to ChatGPT beyond the platform's native file size limits. It works by intelligently processing your files and sending them to ChatGPT in a way that preserves context and allows ChatGPT to analyze the entire document.

Yes! FileUploadGPT is completely free to use. There are no subscriptions, hidden fees, premium tiers, or account requirements. We believe in making tools accessible to everyone.

FileUploadGPT was created by developers who were frustrated with ChatGPT's file size limitations. We built it to solve our own problem and decided to share it with the community for free.

Yes, FileUploadGPT works seamlessly with both ChatGPT Plus and the free version of ChatGPT. No matter which plan you're on, you can upload large files.

Yes! FileUploadGPT is fully compatible with both the free version of ChatGPT and ChatGPT Plus. You don't need a paid OpenAI subscription to use our extension.

Installing FileUploadGPT is simple:

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
2. Click "Add to Chrome"
3. Confirm the installation when prompted
4. Navigate to ChatGPT and start uploading!

No account creation or configuration required.

FileUploadGPT works on any Chromium-based browser, including:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Brave
• Opera
• Vivaldi

Firefox and Safari are not currently supported as they use different extension systems.

No! FileUploadGPT requires no account creation, email verification, or sign-up process. Simply install the extension and start using it immediately.

To uninstall FileUploadGPT:

1. Right-click the FileUploadGPT icon in your browser toolbar
2. Select "Remove from Chrome" (or your browser's equivalent)
3. Confirm the removal

Alternatively, go to chrome://extensions, find FileUploadGPT, and click "Remove".

If you don't see the FileUploadGPT icon:

1. Click the puzzle piece icon in your browser toolbar
2. Find FileUploadGPT in the list
3. Click the pin icon to add it to your toolbar

Make sure you're on chat.openai.com — the extension only activates on ChatGPT pages.

FileUploadGPT supports a wide range of text-based file formats:

• Documents: PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD (Markdown), HTML
• Data: CSV, JSON
• Code: JS, PY, Java, C++, and other programming languages

Note: Image files and scanned PDFs (image-based) may not work as expected since they contain no extractable text.

There's no hard limit on file size with FileUploadGPT. We've successfully tested with files over 50MB. However, very large files may take longer to process depending on your computer's performance and internet connection.

Currently, FileUploadGPT supports uploading one file at a time. If you need to upload multiple files, you can upload them sequentially in the same ChatGPT conversation. Each file's content will be added to the conversation context.

Upload time depends on your file size and computer performance. Most files (under 10MB) upload in just a few seconds. Larger files (50MB+) may take 30 seconds to a minute. A progress indicator shows you the upload status.

If an upload fails, you'll see an error message explaining the issue. Common solutions:

• Refresh the ChatGPT page and try again
• Check that your file is a supported format
• Ensure you're logged into ChatGPT
• Try a smaller file to test if it's a file-specific issue

If problems persist, contact us for support.

Absolutely. FileUploadGPT processes your files locally in your browser. We never upload, store, or access your file contents on any external server. Your data stays on your device until you choose to send it to ChatGPT.

No. FileUploadGPT never stores your files. All processing happens locally in your browser, and file contents are only sent directly to ChatGPT. Once you close the tab or navigate away, no trace of your file remains in the extension.

FileUploadGPT can interact with the ChatGPT interface to paste your file content, but it does not have access to your OpenAI account credentials, API keys, or account settings. It only operates within the ChatGPT webpage you're viewing.

While FileUploadGPT itself never stores or transmits your data to our servers, remember that any content you send to ChatGPT is subject to OpenAI's data policies. If you're working with highly sensitive documents, review OpenAI's privacy policy first.

FileUploadGPT requests minimal permissions:

• activeTab: To interact with the current ChatGPT tab
• scripting: To paste content into ChatGPT's input
• storage: To save your preferences (like chunk size settings)

We only request permissions that are absolutely necessary for the extension to function.

Try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Refresh the ChatGPT page
2. Make sure you're on chat.openai.com (not another OpenAI page)
3. Check that the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions
4. Try disabling other ChatGPT extensions temporarily
5. Clear your browser cache and try again

If none of these work, please contact support.

Common error causes and solutions:

• "File type not supported" — Try a different format (PDF, DOCX, TXT work best)
• "Could not find input" — Refresh ChatGPT; the page may have updated
• "Upload failed" — Check your internet connection and try again

The extension icon appears in your browser's toolbar, not within ChatGPT itself. Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome and pin FileUploadGPT to keep it visible. Then click the icon while you're on a ChatGPT page to use it.

FileUploadGPT is designed to work alongside other extensions, but conflicts can occasionally occur. If you experience issues, try disabling other ChatGPT-related extensions temporarily to identify any conflicts.

We appreciate bug reports! Please contact us with:

• A description of what happened
• What you expected to happen
• Your browser and version
• Any error messages you saw

FileUploadGPT focuses on doing one thing well: uploading large files. Unlike multi-purpose ChatGPT extensions, we're laser-focused on solving the file size limit problem. Key differences:

• Free forever — No premium tier or subscriptions
• Privacy-first — All processing happens locally
• Simple interface — One click to upload
• No account needed — Install and use immediately

Manually splitting files is tedious and error-prone. FileUploadGPT automates this process intelligently:

• Saves hours of copy-paste work
• Maintains context across chunks
• Handles formatting automatically
• Works with any supported file type

What would take 30 minutes manually takes seconds with FileUploadGPT.