When you upload a file to a MagicSchool tool, the AI reads the text content of your document to generate a response. The quality of that output depends on whether the tool can actually read the content in your file. Some formats and file types extract cleanly; others limit what the AI can access.

PDFs and images give you the most flexibility. They are the only file types that support visual content. If your document contains pictures, charts, or diagrams alongside text, upload it as a PDF or image so that content is accessible.
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Google Docs and Word documents can be uploaded directly to MagicSchool tools. If your document contains important images or diagrams, export it as a PDF first.
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Spreadsheets and CSV files should be converted to PDF before uploading. Uploading a raw spreadsheet or CSV may result in the AI having difficulty reading the structure and content accurately.

If you upload a slideshow (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.), only the text on the slides is extracted. Images, diagrams, and screenshots embedded in slides are not read.

This matters most when key content lives in visuals rather than text. For example:

What to do instead: Export your slideshow as a PDF before uploading. That way any text on slides will be extracted cleanly. If your slides contain important visuals, consider uploading those as separate image files.