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Mar 31, 2026 file upload document tokenization Claude context consumption PDF tokens

What Happens Inside the Context Window When You Upload a File to Claude

When you upload a PDF or code file, it gets converted to tokens and placed directly into the context window — consuming the same limited space as your messages.