Upload images and get AI analysis, identification, and context with live web grounding
Perplexity Pro's visual search lets you upload images and combine visual AI analysis with live web search. Unlike standard image recognition, it doesn't just identify what's in a photo — it contextualizes it with current information from the web.
Drag and drop or click to upload an image. On mobile, you can photograph directly from the Perplexity app.
Perplexity's vision model analyzes the image content — identifying objects, text, people (described generically), and visual patterns.
Based on the visual analysis, relevant web searches are run to provide current context, pricing, identification details, or background information.
A response combining what's visually identified with current web-sourced information is delivered — much more useful than vision analysis alone.
Identifying and pricing an item
Upload photo of a piece of furniture: "What is this furniture piece, who makes it, what is its current retail price, and are there more affordable similar alternatives?"
Identifying an unknown plant
Upload a photo of a plant: "What is this plant, is it toxic to pets, what are its care requirements, and where can I buy it online with current prices?"
Understanding a circuit or technical drawing
Upload a circuit board photo: "Identify the main components visible on this circuit board, explain what this circuit does based on the component layout, and find the datasheet for the main IC chip visible."
Combine image upload with a specific question: "I photographed this while hiking — is it safe to eat?" gives much more targeted output than uploading with no question.
Photo a product you're considering purchasing and ask "find this product's best current price and recent buyer reviews." Instant price and review aggregation.
Upload a chart from a report or presentation and ask "interpret what this chart shows, identify the most significant trend, and find current context for the data shown."
Photograph a business card or printed text and ask Perplexity to extract the contact information, look up the company, and summarize their business — instant lead research.