# How to Get ChatGPT to Summarize a PDF

> To summarize a PDF using ChatGPT, log in to the platform, click the paperclip icon in the bottom-left corner to upload your file from your computer, and then ask ChatGPT to generate a summary of the uploaded document.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-chatgpt-to-summarize-a-pdf/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ed4ab56e05a00fe6a69/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log in to your ChatGPT account and visit the platform.
2. Click the paperclip icon in the bottom-left corner and choose "Upload from computer."
3. Once the PDF is uploaded, ask ChatGPT to summarize it.