Quick checks
File support basics
File support is model-dependent. Depending on the selected model, Babbily can show upload controls for:- Images.
- Documents.
- Audio.
- Video.
.txt, .js, .ts, .tsx, .py, .html, .css, .json, .csv, .md, .pdf, .doc, and .docx.
Image uploads generally work best as PNG, JPG/JPEG, or WebP when the model needs to read the image. Other image, audio, or video files may appear in the picker when the selected model supports that broad category, but not every model can read every format.
The model picker and composer controls are the best source of truth for what your current chat can attach.
If a file will not upload or send
Try these steps:1
Switch models
Choose a model that supports the file category you need.
2
Try one file first
Add the most relevant file before adding more context.
3
Convert the file
If a document or image fails, try a common format such as PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, PNG, JPG, or WebP.
4
Shorten the input
Large files can fill the context window or fail if the selected model cannot handle them.
5
Start a new thread
Use a clean thread when older files or instructions are no longer relevant.
Voice dictation
Voice dictation depends on browser support, device support, microphone permission, and account state. Some app surfaces may use a transcription flow when browser speech input is unavailable. If dictation fails:- Allow microphone access.
- Close other apps that may be using the microphone.
- Try a shorter recording.
- Refresh Babbily after changing permissions.
- Type or paste text if your current browser or device does not support dictation.
Notifications
Completion notifications depend on browser support, device support, notification permission, and your Babbily setting. If notifications do not appear:- Open Settings > Account > Notifications and confirm Chat completion notifications is on.
- Allow notifications for Babbily in your browser or device settings.
- Use Babbily in a supported browser. Push notifications may be unavailable in some embedded, private, or restricted browser surfaces.
- Refresh Babbily after changing notification permissions.
- Check whether you were already looking at Babbily when the run finished. Babbily may skip a notification when you are already active in the app.
Passkeys
Passkeys are currently available on supported web browsers. Native app passkey support will come later. If passkeys do not appear or a prompt fails:- Refresh Babbily in a supported browser.
- Confirm your device, password manager, or security key supports passkeys.
- Sign in another way and add, rename, or remove passkeys from Settings > Account.
Connector authorization windows
Some connector setup flows open a separate authorization window and then return you to Babbily. If the window does not open:- Allow pop-ups for Babbily.
- Choose Authorize again.
- Complete the authorization flow in the app you are connecting.
- Return to Settings > Connectors and refresh.
File attachments
Learn how to attach files and get better file results.
Voice dictation
Use the microphone in Chat and Translate.
Connector troubleshooting
Fix connector setup, authorization, status, and permissions.
Known limits
Understand why behavior can vary by model, file, plan, usage, and account state.
