What types of files can I upload to AI tools to provide better context?

You can upload virtually any type of file to provide context to AI tools. This includes PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, markdown files, images of your artwork, videos of your creative process, transcripts, emails, blog posts, your order history, your entire product catalog, and more. Each file type provides different kinds of context—images help the AI understand your visual style and color palette, documents explain your business details, videos show your process, and spreadsheets can contain your full inventory or sales data. The more relevant context you provide through these files, the better the AI can tailor its responses to your specific situation. All of this information helps the AI understand who you are and what you’re trying to accomplish.

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Asked by an artist learning about AI capabilities · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-07-30