GoKawiilChrome's Gemini side panel adds file upload support via Add attachments menu
Google is rolling out the ability to upload files directly into the Gemini side panel in Chrome, through a new Add attachments option. Users can attach a document, such as a PDF, and ask Gemini to summarize it, extract details, or clarify sections without leaving the browser. The feature was first spotted by an X user and confirmed working in Chrome by Android Authority.
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File uploads have been a standard feature in Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar for years, making Google's rollout feel overdue despite Gemini's deep integration across Chrome and Google's broader ecosystem. This update could make the Gemini panel far more practical for everyday work, since users no longer need to copy-paste content or rely solely on open webpages to get useful answers.
- Chrome's Gemini side panel now supports direct file uploads via the Add attachments menu.
- Users can summarize, explain, or extract information from documents like PDFs without leaving the browser.
- Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar has offered similar file upload functionality for years, making this a late addition for Google.
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