August 13, 2026

Perplexity Improves Search With Smarter Media Results

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Perplexity's search results now automatically include the best mix of images and videos for your query.

Perplexity

The app now intelligently chooses to show images, videos, or both in your search results based on what you ask for.

This means your search results will be more helpful and visual. For example, if you ask for a recipe, Perplexity might show a video, but if you ask about a landmark, it might show images. You don't have to do anything; it works automatically.

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