Perplexity
💬 Chat & Assistant
AI-powered search engine that delivers comprehensive, real-time answers accompanied by inline source citations for easy verification. It is ideal for researchers and curious minds who need accurate, up-to-date information with transparent sourcing, combining web search with conversational AI in a single interface.
Getting Started with Perplexity
Step-by-step setup guide
- 1Visit the official website and click "Sign Up" or "Get Started" to create an account.
- 2Complete registration using your email, Google, or Microsoft account.
- 3Find the conversation input area at the bottom or side of the interface.
- 4Type your question or request and press Enter to start a conversation.
- 5Adjust settings as needed: model selection, tone, style, language preferences, etc.
Key Features
What Perplexity offers
Multi-turn Conversation
Ask follow-up questions in the same session — the AI remembers context and can refine answers based on your additional input.
File Upload & Analysis
Upload PDFs, Word docs, Excel files, or images for the AI to read, analyze, summarize, or answer questions about the content.
Code Generation
Describe the functionality you want in natural language, and the AI can generate Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and other languages with explanations.
Web Search
Enable search mode to access real-time information from the internet for up-to-date news, data, and research.
Custom Instructions
Set persistent personalized instructions so the AI understands your role, preferences, and constraints across all conversations.
Voice Input
Speak your questions directly using voice input on mobile apps or supported browsers for hands-free interaction.