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# Moonshot AI launches Kimi k1.5 with free real-time search and file analysis
- URL: https://www.testingcatalog.com/moonshot-ai-launches-kimi-k1-5-with-free-real-time-search-and-file-analysis/
- Published: 2025-01-26T19:26:57.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-26T19:26:57.000Z
- Author: Alexey Shabanov
- Tags: Latest AI News

Moonshot AI has announced the release of **Kimi k1.5** on its web platform, marking a significant update to its AI assistant capabilities. This version introduces several advanced features aimed at improving accessibility and functionality for users across various domains.

> 🚀 Introducing Kimi k1.5 – Now on Web [https://t.co/7YeIld97BT](https://t.co/7YeIld97BT?ref=testingcatalog.com)!   
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> We’re excited to announce the launch of Kimi 1.5 on the web! We've also rolled out English support (still fine-tuning). Check out the easy model-switching in the image below.  
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> 🔧 Key Features:  
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> 🔹 Completely FREE… [pic.twitter.com/CrdCxsoXzz](https://t.co/CrdCxsoXzz?ref=testingcatalog.com)
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> — Kimi.ai (@Kimi\_Moonshot) [January 25, 2025](https://twitter.com/Kimi%5FMoonshot/status/1883164161506738232?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=testingcatalog.com)

## The New Feature: Kimi k1.5 on the Web

Kimi k1.5 is now accessible via the web, offering **free and unlimited usage**. Key enhancements include:

1. **Real-time web search** across over 100 websites.
2. The ability to analyze up to 50 files simultaneously, including PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and images.
3. Advanced **Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning** at no cost.
4. Improved image understanding that extends beyond basic text extraction.

Additionally, **English language support** has been introduced, although it is still undergoing fine-tuning.

![Moonshot](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2a/1b/2a1b1782-8506-4d7d-bf53-ad3fb52e2a0f/content/images/2025/01/screenshot-kimi_moonshot_cn-2025_01_25-17_29_25.jpeg)

This release also highlights a seamless model-switching feature, making it easier for users to toggle between different functionalities. A mobile version of Kimi is expected to follow soon.

## About Moonshot

Moonshot AI, a Beijing-based tech company founded by Zhilin Yang (a CMU PhD and AI researcher), has positioned itself as a leader in AI innovation. Known for its focus on long-context processing and multimodal reasoning, Moonshot AI's Kimi models have consistently pushed the boundaries of large language model (LLM) capabilities. Kimi k1.5 builds on this legacy with state-of-the-art performance in both long and short CoT reasoning tasks, rivaling models like GPT-4o and Claude Sonnet 3.5.

> Kimi k1.5: The Multimodal Reasoning Model   
> \- Available now on [https://t.co/7YeIld97BT](https://t.co/7YeIld97BT?ref=testingcatalog.com) 🦄  
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> 💡 What can Kimi k1.5 do?  
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> 🔹 Image to Code: Convert images into structured code and insights  
> 🔹 GeoGuessr: Identify and pinpoint locations in geography games like a pro 🌍  
> 🔹 Visual… [pic.twitter.com/LEnTC4zZRL](https://t.co/LEnTC4zZRL?ref=testingcatalog.com)
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> — Kimi.ai (@Kimi\_Moonshot) [January 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/Kimi%5FMoonshot/status/1883532744225161369?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=testingcatalog.com)

By offering these features for free, Moonshot AI is positioning itself as a competitive alternative to leading AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The inclusion of English support also signals an effort to expand its user base beyond Chinese-speaking markets.

## How to Access Kimi k1.5

Users can access Kimi k1.5 through the official website ([kimi.ai](https://kimi.moonshot.cn/?ref=testingcatalog.com)). The interface supports direct interaction via text input and file uploads for analysis. The platform's user-friendly design ensures that even those unfamiliar with advanced AI tools can utilize its features effectively.