Uploading Files
This guide walks you through uploading files to Voxifi and attaching them to your AI agents.
Prerequisites
- [ ] File in a supported format (PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, MD, CSV, TSV, JSON, YAML, XML, LOG)
- [ ] File size under 50 MB
Step-by-Step Upload
Step 1: Navigate to Files
- Click Files in the sidebar
- Click Upload File
Step 2: Select File
Choose your file:
- Drag and drop onto the upload area, or
- Click to browse and select from your computer
Step 3: Wait for Processing
- Upload progress appears
- File is validated and stored
- File is processed so your agents can access it during calls
- Status changes to Done
Processing Time
Most files sync in a few seconds. If syncing fails, the file shows a Failed status — delete it and try again.
Step 4: Verify Upload
Check the file details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Original filename |
| Type | File format |
| Size | File size |
| Status | Done, Processing, or Failed |
| Uploaded | Date and time |
Attaching Files to Agents
After upload, attach the file to your AI agents:
From Agent Settings
- Go to AI Agents
- Edit the agent
- Scroll to Knowledge Files
- Click Add File
- Select from your uploaded files
- Save changes
Organizing Files
Naming Conventions
Use clear, descriptive names:
product-catalog-2024.pdfpricing-january.csvreturn-policy.txt
Avoid:
doc1.pdfnew-file.txt- Names with special characters
Replacing Files
To update content:
- Upload the new version
- Attach it to the same agent(s)
- Remove the old file
- Test to verify
Version Control
Include dates or version numbers in filenames to track updates.
Troubleshooting
"Upload Failed"
Common causes:
- File exceeds 50 MB limit
- Unsupported file format
Solutions:
- Reduce file size or split into smaller files
- Convert to a supported format
- Check your internet connection and retry
"Failed" Status After Upload
The file uploaded but couldn't be processed:
- File may be corrupted
- PDF may be image-only (not text-searchable)
- Unsupported content encoding
Try:
- Re-save the file and upload again
- Convert to a different format (e.g., PDF → TXT)
- For image-only PDFs, run OCR first
File Not Appearing
If the file doesn't show after upload:
- Refresh the page
- Wait a few moments for processing
- Re-upload if necessary
Managing Uploaded Files
Viewing Files
All uploaded files appear in the Files list with:
- Filename and type
- File size
- Upload date
- Status
Deleting Files
To remove a file:
- Click the Delete icon on the file
- Confirm deletion
Deletion Impact
Deleting a file removes it from all agents. Agents will no longer have access to that content.
Next Steps
- File Types - Supported formats and limits
- AI Agents - Using files with agents