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Transform your documents into interactive knowledge by uploading them to asknex. This guide will walk you through the process of adding files to your knowledge base. asknex document upload interface showing file analysis and knowledge base integration features

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How to Upload Documents

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From Library

  1. Open Library in the sidebar
  2. Go to files and upload (or drag and drop)
  3. Wait until processing finishes
  4. Switch Home to NexDocs and ask about the file
You can also attach from the NexDocs composer when you are signed in.

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Supported File Types

asknex supports a wide range of document formats:
  • PDF (.pdf) - Most common document format
  • Microsoft Word (.docx, .doc) - Word documents
  • Text Files (.txt) - Plain text documents
  • Markdown (.md) - Markdown formatted documents
  • Spreadsheets (.xlsx, .csv) - Excel and CSV files
  • Images (for OCR and analysis)

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File size limits

Free exploration has a daily upload cap. Higher limits are waitlist — see Usage access. View usage →

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Processing Time

Processing time depends on:
  • File size: Larger files take longer
  • File type: PDFs with images may take longer than text files
  • Content complexity: Documents with tables, charts, and images require more processing
  • Current load: Processing may be faster during off-peak hours
Typical processing times:
  • Small text files (< 1MB): 5-10 seconds
  • Medium PDFs (1-10MB): 30 seconds - 2 minutes
  • Large documents (> 10MB): 2-5 minutes

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Next Steps

Query Documents

Learn how to ask questions and extract insights

NexDocs Search

Understand NexDocs search capabilities

Research Library

Organize your research and findings

Usage & Analytics

Check your upload limits and usage
Need help? Contact support at [email protected] or use the in-app feedback button.