GoKawiilChatGPT users can now store, browse and retrieve the files they upload and create with the AI tool, OpenAI announced this week.
All of the documents you upload inside the normal chat window are automatically saved to the library, as long as you're logged into your account. Now you can search for and pull up documents in one central place.
The feature is limited to Plus, Pro and Business users, so you have to pay at least $20 per month to store files using ChatGPT Library. You also have to be online to access your files.
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If you turn on ChatGPT's Memory feature, the chatbot can also reference the files you've saved to bring up in future chats.
OpenAI mentions documents, spreadsheets, presentations and images as supported file types. However, the images you generate using ChatGPT will remain in the Images tab.
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Save your files in the chatbot
To use the Library feature, sign in to your account and click the plus sign on the left side of the window where you type commands. Select the "Add from Library" option to choose the file you want to bring up.
The library is visible in a left-hand sidebar that's searchable. You can filter results by file type and whether you uploaded or created the file.
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