# File Uploads

The simplest way to get data into RootCause.ai. Use file uploads for one-time analyses, spreadsheets from stakeholders, or exports from systems without native connectors.

**Supported formats:**

| Format  | Notes                                         |
| ------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| CSV     | Comma-separated values                        |
| Parquet | Columnar format — recommended for large files |
| JSON    | JSON or newline-delimited JSON                |
| Excel   | .xlsx files                                   |
| PDF     | Documents for analysis and reporting          |
| Image   | PNG, JPG, and other common image formats      |

**To upload a file:**

1. Navigate to **Data** → **Datasets**
2. Click **Upload** or drag and drop files into the upload area
3. Wait for the upload to complete
4. Review the detected schema

<figure><img src="/files/iqYswMKDW2Km7cfqiScq" alt="Import manager upload area ready for file drop"><figcaption><p>The upload area. Drag and drop files directly, or click to browse.</p></figcaption></figure>

**What happens on upload:**

1. The file is securely stored in your workspace's isolated data lake
2. Schema detection analyses columns to determine data types
3. A data preview is generated for verification
4. The dataset becomes available across your workspace for Data Views, analysis, and reporting

<figure><img src="/files/cSA8sF4qPKTefaM0X0Ot" alt="Dataset detail view showing detected schema and data preview"><figcaption><p>After upload, the dataset detail view shows the detected schema and a preview of the data.</p></figcaption></figure>


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