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Zark processes different types of content and connects to external sources to answer questions.

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How Zark AI Processes Your Requests

Zark AI combines several sophisticated capabilities behind a single conversational interface. When you ask a question, the system follows this process:
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Analyzes your request

The system examines what you’re asking for and understands the intent behind your question.
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Determines which capabilities are needed

Based on your request and available files, Zark AI identifies which capabilities are required and routes the request through the most appropriate processing path. Learn more about smart routing.
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Processes your files appropriately

Your uploaded content is processed using the relevant capabilities—whether that’s reading documents, analyzing data, transcribing audio, or understanding images.
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Executes the necessary operations

The system performs the required analysis, queries, transformations, or searches to answer your question.
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Synthesizes the results into a clear response

All the information is combined and presented in a structured, easy-to-understand format tailored to your needs.

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What Zark Can Read

Zark reads and indexes content from multiple sources.
Content TypeSupported FormatsLearn More
DocumentsPDF, Word, PowerPoint, Markdown, HTML, plain textUnderstanding Documents
ImagesPNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, HEICAnalyzing Images
MediaMP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, WebMMedia Intelligence
Data FilesCSV, Excel, JSON, ParquetWorking With Data

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What Zark Can Analyze

Zark analyzes content to extract meaning and answer questions.
Analysis TypeCapabilities
Document Analysis- Extracts text and structure
- Identifies topics and entities
- Compares content across multiple documents
- Answers questions about meaning, not just keywords
Image Analysis- Identifies objects, scenes, and context
- Extracts text using OCR
- Reads data from charts and graphs
- Describes visual content
Media Analysis- Transcribes spoken content
- Identifies speakers
- Detects key moments and timestamps
- Analyzes visual content in videos
Data Analysis- Queries structured data using natural language
- Performs aggregations and calculations
- Compares datasets
- Identifies trends and patterns
Zark searches the web for current information, market data, and external context. See Research and Web Search for details.

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How Smart Routing Works

Once Zark AI understands your request and identifies the required capabilities, it automatically routes the request through the most efficient processing path. Simple questions such as lookups, filters, or basic aggregations, use a fast execution path optimized for speed. More complex requests involving statistical analysis, comparisons across time, or multi-step transformations are routed to more advanced processing. The routing system continuously balances speed and accuracy. When a lightweight approach can answer a question correctly, it uses it. When deeper analysis is required, it applies more sophisticated processing automatically. You never need to specify which mode to use. Many requests involve multiple capabilities working together. For example: a question like “How does our NPS compare to industry benchmarks?” may combine analysis of your internal data with real-time web research, then synthesize both into a single response.