[ENHANCEMENT] Native PDF multimodal analysis (upload + text/visual understanding) #7266
Description
Type
Enhancement
Problem / Value
Roo Code cannot upload/analyze PDFs for multimodal analysis, blocking users from leveraging model-native capabilities to:
- Understand document structure and layout
- Analyze charts, diagrams, and tables
- Extract information from forms and technical documents
- Comprehend visual elements like flowcharts and architectural diagrams
Who is affected: All users working with PDFs containing visual content
Current behavior: PDF files cannot be uploaded or analyzed
Expected behavior: Users can upload PDFs and receive analysis of both text and visual content
Model Support Status (2024–2025)
All major providers support native PDF multimodal analysis:
- Claude: PDF upload with image/table analysis
- ChatGPT: PDF upload with multimodal interpretation
- Gemini 2.5: PDF upload with comprehensive multimodal capabilities
Use Cases
- Analyze research papers with charts and diagrams
- Understand technical documentation with flowcharts
- Process forms and structured documents
- Review presentations and reports with visual content
- Analyze code documentation with UML diagrams
Acceptance Criteria
Given a user has selected a model that supports PDF multimodal analysis (Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini),
When they upload a PDF containing visual elements,
Then the AI analyzes both text and visual content (charts, diagrams, tables).
Given a user uploads a PDF with complex layouts,
When they ask questions about the document structure,
Then the AI understands and responds based on visual layout and organization.