Upload Inputs
Learn how to upload inputs to the Clarifai platform
An input is any data added to the Clarifai platform. You can upload inputs and organize them into datasets to support a wide range of tasks, including:
The platform lets you upload images, videos, and texts from URLs or local directories. You can upload as many inputs as you want.
Your inputs should fulfill the following conditions:
- Each image file input should be limited to 85 megapixels and should be less than 20MB in size
- Each video input uploaded via a URL can be anywhere up to 100MB in size or 10mins in length
- Each video input uploaded from a local directory (by bytes) should be less than 10MB in size
- Each text file input should be less than 20MB in size
- Each audio input should be less than 5MB in size (this is typically suitable for a 48kHz audio file lasting up to 60 seconds, recorded with 16-bit audio quality)
As each input is uploaded, it is automatically indexed using the specified base workflow for your app. This indexing enables you to perform searches over the uploaded inputs, leveraging Clarifai’s custom-built vector database for fast and efficient search capabilities.
Upload Inputs
To upload inputs, navigate to your individual app's page and select the Inputs option in the collapsible left sidebar. Then, click the Upload Inputs button located in the upper-right corner of the page.
The inputs uploader window that pops up allows you to upload any type of input data — files from your local directory, texts, or publicly accessible URLs.
You can also use the inputs uploader modal to organize your inputs into datasets, add concepts to inputs, or attach JSON metadata for additional context. This modal simplifies the process of managing and enriching your inputs on the platform.
Upload Files
Click here to learn how to upload data using files in .csv or .tsv formats.
To upload files containing any supported data type from your local directory, select the Files tab in the inputs uploader window. Then, click the upload button to select your files or drag and drop them directly into the designated area.
If you want to make multiple uploads without closing the uploader window, select the Keep window open for multiple uploads checkbox.
After uploading your inputs, click the Upload Inputs button located in the lower section of the uploader window.
Upload Texts
To upload text data directly through the UI, select the Text tab in the inputs uploader window and enter your text. Each input can contain a maximum of 500 words.
Upload URLs
To upload a URL containing any supported data type, select the URL tab in the inputs uploader window and enter each URL on a separate line.
If you want to allow uploading identical URLs, toggle the Allow duplicate URLs button on.
Uploads Status
The Uploads status window appears in the lower-right section of the page, enabling you to monitor the percentage progress of your upload. You can check the progress of any of your active uploads in the Active tab.
Once the upload process is complete, the Inactive tab will display a Complete status.
If you select the Refresh when jobs finish checkbox, the window will automatically refresh to display the status as soon as the upload process is finished. You'll also be notified if there is an issue with any of your inputs during uploading.
