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Supported File Types for Uploading to CoAuthor

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Written by Kay Chen

CoAuthor is designed to streamline your workflow by allowing you to upload a variety of file formats for analysis, summarization, and collaboration. Whether you're working with data, documents, or compressed archives, CoAuthor supports a wide range of file types to meet your needs.

✅ Supported File Formats

You can upload the following file types to CoAuthor:

1. CSV (.csv)

  • Use case: Tabular data, spreadsheets, and database exports.

  • Benefits: Ideal for data analysis and visualization.

2. Microsoft Word Document (.docx)

  • Use case: Reports, essays, and formatted text documents.

  • Benefits: Retains formatting, headings, and embedded elements.

3. PDF Document (.pdf)

  • Use case: Scanned documents, official reports, and forms.

  • Benefits: Preserves layout and is widely shareable.

4. Rich Text Format (.rtf)

  • Use case: Basic formatted text compatible across platforms.

  • Benefits: Lightweight and easy to edit.

5. SAS Data File (.sas7bdat)

  • Use case: Statistical datasets from SAS software.

  • Benefits: Enables structured data analysis.

6. Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (.xlsx)

  • Use case: Financial models, data tables, and charts.

  • Benefits: Supports formulas, multiple sheets, and visualizations.

7. SAS Transport File (.xpt)

  • Use case: Data exchange between SAS and other tools.

  • Benefits: Useful for regulatory submissions and long-term storage.

8. ZIP Archive (.zip)

  • Use case: Bundling multiple files or folders.

  • Benefits: Efficient for uploading large or grouped files.


📦 Maximum File Size

  • Maximum upload size: 2 GB per file

This generous limit allows you to work with large datasets, comprehensive reports, or bundled archives without needing to split or compress them further.


🤖 LLM-Compatible File Types

When attaching files directly to the LLM (Large Language Model) for analysis or interaction, the following formats are currently supported:

  • PDF (.pdf)

  • Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Rich Text Format (.rtf)

These formats are ideal for natural language processing tasks such as summarization, Q&A, and content generation.



🧠 Why File Type Support Matters

By supporting a wide array of file formats and large file sizes, CoAuthor empowers users from diverse fields—such as research, business, healthcare, and data science—to seamlessly integrate their documents and data into a collaborative, AI-enhanced environment.


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