> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.designiq.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Uploading Documents

> Learn how to upload and process documents in Design IQ

## Upload Process

Uploading documents to Design IQ is straightforward and works for both organization and project-level documents.

## How to Upload

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the Data section">
    Click **Data** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose document level">
    Select **Org Docs** for organization documents or **Projects** for project-specific documents.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your project (if applicable)">
    If uploading to a project, choose the project from the dropdown.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Upload or drag-and-drop">
    Use the upload button or drag files directly into the upload area.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for processing">
    Documents will be processed and appear in your document list when ready.
  </Step>
</Steps>

\[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Document upload interface with drag-and-drop area]

## Upload Methods

### Button Upload

Click the "Upload" button and select files from your computer using the file picker dialog.

### Drag and Drop

Drag files directly from your computer onto the upload area in the Design IQ interface.

### Batch Upload

Select and upload multiple files at once to save time.

## Processing Time

After upload, documents go through processing:

* **Text Extraction** - Content is extracted from PDFs and documents
* **AI Processing** - Documents are prepared for AI analysis
* **Indexing** - Content is indexed for search and retrieval

Processing time varies based on:

* Document size
* Number of pages
* Document complexity
* Current system load

You can use documents in workflows once processing is complete.

## Upload Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Use Descriptive Filenames">
    Name files clearly so they're easy to identify later (e.g., "Structural\_Drawings\_Building\_A.pdf" instead of "Document1.pdf").
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check File Quality">
    Ensure PDFs are text-searchable (not scanned images) for best AI analysis. Use OCR if needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Organize Before Upload">
    Decide whether documents belong at the organization or project level before uploading.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Verify Upload Success">
    Wait for processing to complete and verify documents appear in your list before running workflows.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Upload Limits

<Info>
  Check with your organization administrator or Design IQ support for specific upload limits for your account tier.
</Info>

Typical considerations:

* File size limits per document
* Total storage limits per organization
* Number of concurrent uploads

## Troubleshooting Upload Issues

### Upload Fails

* Check your internet connection
* Verify the file format is supported
* Try uploading a smaller file first
* Refresh the page and try again

### Processing Takes Too Long

* Large documents may take several minutes
* Check the document list to see if processing completed
* Contact support if a document is stuck in processing

### Document Not Appearing

* Wait for processing to complete
* Refresh the page
* Check that you're viewing the correct organization or project
* Verify you have the appropriate permissions

## After Upload

Once uploaded and processed, you can:

1. View documents in the Data section
2. Search for documents by name or content
3. Select documents for workflow execution
4. Delete or replace documents as needed

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Document Formats" icon="file" href="/dashboard/data/document-formats">
    See which file types are supported
  </Card>

  <Card title="Run a Workflow" icon="layers" href="/dashboard/workflows/running-workflows">
    Use your documents in an AI review
  </Card>
</CardGroup>