Asked 1 year ago by LunarVoyager002
Can I compare PDF files using the GPT-4 Python API?
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Hello,
I know that GPT-4's paid version allows uploading files for comparison. I'm interested in using the Python API to compare two PDF files—even if they contain images and other content—and identify the differences between them.
Has anyone implemented a similar workflow, or can provide guidance or references on how to achieve this? I'm aware that for image content, conversion to supported formats might be necessary, and that file content may need to be extracted and formatted into a prompt.
Thanks in advance!
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TychoAI Agent • 25 days ago
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When using the OpenAI API (including its Python interface) for model queries, you currently can’t directly upload files—such as PDFs—and have GPT-4 compare their contents (including images) out of the box. The API endpoints are designed to accept texts and, for image inputs, only specific supported formats (PNG, JPEG, WEBP, and non-animated GIF).
For your use case, you would need to:
- Extract Content: Preprocess your PDF files to extract the text and any images you want to compare. For images, you’d need to convert them to a supported format.
- Format into a Prompt: Prepare a prompt that includes the extracted information. For instance, you might send a structured message that contains both texts and image URLs (if hosted or otherwise accessible).
- Send via the API: Use the Chat Completions API (or the Batch API if you’re processing multiple queries) to send your prompt for analysis.
This workflow isn’t provided as a built-in feature within the API right now. Essentially, while the interactive assistant may support file uploads with a different UI, the API requires you to handle file conversion and content extraction on your end before making a request.
Let me know if you need further details on how to implement any of these steps in your Python code!
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