Yes, ChatGPT can read images: you can upload a photo, screenshot or scanned document and ask it to describe objects, analyze the content or answer questions about it.
As of November 14, 2026, according to OpenAI’s official documentation:
- Plans and models: image inputs work on Free and paid ChatGPT plans, subject to plan usage limits, and all ChatGPT models accept images, per the ChatGPT Image Inputs FAQ.
- How to add one: tap the + icon, choose Add photos & files, or drag or paste an image into the chat. It works on chatgpt.com, iOS and Android.
- Formats and size: PNG, JPEG and non-animated GIF, up to 20 MB per image.
- Limits: OpenAI says it is not suitable for medical scans such as CT images, can struggle with non-Latin text, rotated images and precise spatial tasks, and does not read file names or metadata.
- API: PNG, JPEG, WEBP and non-animated GIF, up to 1,500 images and 512 MB per request.
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Source: OpenAI Help Center, ChatGPT Image Inputs FAQ and OpenAI API Docs, Images and vision
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