Add files
Bring files, web pages, papers, and recordings into your library.
Add sources to your library so you can organize them, read them, and ask questions with evidence from their content.
Choose an import method
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Local files | Drag files into Anara or use Create > Upload file |
| Local folder | Use Create > Upload folder |
| Link or paper identifier | Paste it into Search |
| YouTube | Import the video URL |
| Web page | Import the URL or use the Chrome extension |
| Connected service | Use a connector and select what to import |
| Academic search | Ask the agent to find papers, review the results, and import your selection |
See supported file types for the full format list and file limits. Importing uses AI usage.
Check processing
Anara extracts available text and metadata, then indexes readable content for search. Check the Full text column after processing.
| Status | Meaning | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Available | Readable content was extracted | Open the file and check what you need |
| Abstract only | The abstract is available, but not the full paper | Upload the full PDF through your authorized access |
| Content unavailable | Readable content could not be obtained | Check the failure and try the relevant troubleshooting step |
Metadata can be incomplete or wrong. Correct important fields in Details before relying on citations.
Scans, images, and figures
Scanned files can need OCR, which turns page images into searchable text. Anara's OCR fallback is available on Pro and above. You can also upload a searchable PDF with an existing text layer.
The agent can inspect available figures as well as read extracted passages. Ask it to examine the particular figure or page, then check labels and numerical values against the original. Extracted text alone can miss visual information.
For failed, locked, or incomplete files, see troubleshooting.