Perplexity AI Spreadsheet Uploading: Excel And CSV File Support, Data Analysis Features, Formula Handling, And Limits

Perplexity AI offers multiple spreadsheet upload and analysis pathways, supporting a range of formats, cloud integrations, and code-driven workflows. Understanding file support, analysis capabilities, formula expectations, and usage limits is essential for users seeking effective spreadsheet-driven insights.

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Excel And CSV File Support Is Available Via Uploads And Cloud Connectors.

Perplexity supports uploading spreadsheets as part of Thread conversations, Spaces, and through cloud-based File App Connectors. While the most explicit support for Excel (XLSX) and CSV files appears in the documentation for File App Connectors, these formats are also commonly used in Spaces and enterprise workflows.

When uploading to Threads, Perplexity allows drag-and-drop or “+ Attach” actions for textual files, including spreadsheets. Google Sheets is supported via connectors, enabling synced search and retrieval within Perplexity’s conversational interface.

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Perplexity AI Spreadsheet File Support

Workflow	Supported Formats	Where Documented
Threads	Textual files, practical XLSX/CSV	Attach/drag-and-drop, FAQ
File App Connectors	XLSX, CSV, Google Sheets	Explicit in connector docs
Spaces	XLSX, CSV	File management and FAQ
Enterprise	XLSX, CSV, Google Sheets	Repository and cloud support

Spreadsheet support extends across standard and premium Perplexity features.

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Data Analysis Features Are Conversational And Prioritize Relevance.

When a spreadsheet is uploaded to a Thread, Perplexity analyzes the file to answer user queries, summarize tables, and extract information. For lengthy or wide files, the system extracts the most relevant portions to answer the specific question, rather than processing the entire document end-to-end in a single turn.

For advanced or project-based analysis, Perplexity Labs supports code-driven workflows that can read, generate, and transform spreadsheets, providing flexibility for power users and developers.

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Perplexity Spreadsheet Data Analysis Features

Feature	How It Works
Table summaries	Extracts and summarizes relevant rows/columns
Targeted Q&A	Pulls data slices based on question focus
Conversational workflow	Interactive, context-driven analysis
Labs code workflows	Supports custom code for deeper analysis

Relevance and targeted extraction underpin Perplexity’s spreadsheet insights.

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Formula Handling Depends On The Workflow And Is Best-Supported In Code-Driven Labs.

Perplexity does not guarantee recalculation or execution of Excel formulas in uploaded spreadsheets within Threads or Spaces. Formulas present in XLSX files may be treated as static text or ignored by the analysis engine.

For workflows requiring formula application or dynamic computation, Perplexity Labs can write and execute code to apply formulas, generate new spreadsheets, and manipulate data. This approach offers the most reliable way to perform advanced calculations, custom analytics, or automated reporting using Perplexity.

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Perplexity Spreadsheet Formula Handling

Scenario	Formula Support
Thread uploads	No guaranteed recalculation
Spaces	Same as Threads
File connectors	Data extracted as static values
Labs workflows	Code-driven formula creation and execution

Formula work is best handled with Labs’ code execution.

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Upload And Retention Limits Vary By Plan, File Type, And Workspace.

For Threads, users can upload up to 10 files at once, with a per-file size limit of 40 MB. Spaces for Pro subscribers allow up to 50 files per Space, with the same 40 MB size cap. Enterprise accounts support larger uploads, up to 30 files per Thread and 50 MB per file, with expanded storage in organizational repositories and Spaces.

Files uploaded to Threads are retained for 30 days for consumers, 7 days for Enterprise users, and persist in Spaces or repositories until manually deleted. Long files or complex spreadsheets may be partially ingested, with Perplexity prioritizing sections most relevant to the question asked.

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Perplexity AI Spreadsheet Upload And Storage Limits

Area	Files Per Upload	File Size Limit	Retention
Consumer Threads	10	40 MB	30 days
Pro Spaces	50 per Space	40 MB	Until deleted
Enterprise Threads	30	50 MB	7 days
Enterprise Spaces	500–5,000 per Space	50 MB	Until deleted

Plan level determines capacity and retention for spreadsheet workflows.

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Perplexity AI Spreadsheet Uploading Delivers Flexible Support For Excel And CSV, With Powerful Code-Driven Analysis In Labs.

Perplexity AI enables spreadsheet-driven insights across Thread conversations, cloud connectors, and project-based Labs workflows. While core analysis emphasizes conversational Q&A and targeted data extraction, advanced computation and formula work are best achieved using code in Labs, with usage and storage limits governed by plan and workspace.

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