- Background
When I first started using Google Gemini, I wanted to upload my local PDF files to have conversations with them, but I couldn't find the file upload entry, only options to upload images.
Then I searched around and tried several methods, but none of them worked. Some people suggested using online PDF links, but when I tried it, the tool only answered based on the file name instead of the actual file content, which was basically just making up random answers.
I originally planned to build a tool connected to the API to meet this need. Later, I stumbled upon a tip elsewhere: you can use Gemini's extensions to chat with files of various formats on the platform, but this method has browser language requirements, so it is very hard for most users to discover.
Since I didn't want to waste the domain I had registered, I posted the correct step-by-step method on this website: https://bardpdf.dev. I also introduced common incorrect methods found online and explained where the pitfalls are.
However, using the extension to chat with files is a bit tedious. So the website also integrates a free online tool for chatting with PDF files, though it may run a bit slower.
If you don't find the above options suitable, I've also introduced another PDF chat tool that is more user-friendly, with free daily usage quotas, so you can give it a try.
2. Problems this website solves
1. The correct way to use PDFs in Google Gemini (Bard)
2. Free online PDF chat tools
3. Recommendations for better tools
3. Website address
https://bardpdf.dev
