What kind of images can I upload to Khanmigo?
If you're working through a challenging math or science problem, you can attach an image in your Khanmigo conversation in the Tutor Me activity. Whether it’s a diagram, graph, handwritten work, or another relevant visual, adding an image helps Khanmigo better understand your question and provide more specific and personalized support.
This article explains how to use the image upload feature effectively, which types of images work best, and what to avoid—so you can get the clearest and most helpful guidance possible.
Which types of images work best for Khanmigo?
To get the most out of this feature on Khanmigo, make sure your image clearly supports your question or learning goal in math or science. Here are a few good examples:
A photo of your handwritten math problem to check your steps
A geometry diagram you’re trying to solve
A science diagram (like a circuit or a cell structure) that needs an explanation
A graph or data set that you want help interpreting
How can you attach an image?
Navigate to the Tutor Me activity on Khanmigo.
Click the paperclip icon in the chat.
Choose how you'd like to upload your image: file, URL, or camera.
Note: If using the camera option, you'll need to grant your browser permission to access your camera.
4. Add your question or prompt in the text box—this helps Khanmigo know how to help you. It is required to include a message or question with your image. The system doesn't allow image-only submissions.
5. Click the Send icon.
Supported image types and attachments
You can add the following types of images:
- PNG
- JPEG
Screenshots, mobile phone photos, and scanned documents all work great. Once submitted, thumbnails are clickable to reveal a full-screen rendering of the image.
⚠️ Note: The Khan Academy app does not currently support image input. If you need this feature on mobile, we recommend using the mobile web version instead.
What not to attach
Please avoid attaching the following types of images, as they may be flagged or ignored by our moderation system:
Images that contain personal or sensitive information
Images that are not related to schoolwork or learning
Inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive content
Blurry, blank, or unreadable images
Sticking to clear, relevant, and educational images helps us keep Khanmigo safe and focused on learning.
Important: If a child’s chat is flagged by our moderation system, their connected adult will automatically get an email notification. This email notification includes an AI-generated description of the flagged image. Parents can also review past flagged Khanmigo conversations through their child’s chat history page.
For more details, check out these support articles:
What happens to the images?
Images you attach are only visible during your live chat session. Once you close the chat, the image is removed to protect your privacy and ensure security. Images you upload to Khanmigo are never stored on Khan Academy servers.
In your chat history, you’ll see a placeholder along with a brief, AI-generated description of the image, so you can still reference what was shared.
Who has access to this feature?
The following users have the ability to add images to their Khanmigo conversations:
- Those who have purchased Khanmigo for themselves
- Those who gained access to Khanmigo through their parent
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Those who are part of a Khan Academy Districts partnership that has enabled the feature on their district's Settings page
District administrators can manage this setting for their entire district