Perplexity developing AI try-on tool to preview clothes before buying

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Perplexity is preparing a “Try On” feature aimed at online shopping, where users will have the option to pick an item, upload a personal photo, and receive a generated image of themselves wearing the selected product. This process leverages AI image generation to visualize how clothing, such as hoodies, could look when worn by the user. The intended outcome is to make purchase decisions easier and more personalized, building on existing shopping integrations like Perplexity Pro’s one-click buying and included delivery. The new feature stands out by offering a hands-on way to preview items, potentially benefiting regular shoppers who want a better sense of fit or style before ordering.

This development draws parallels to Google’s own experimental virtual try-on service, recently demoed and still in limited rollout. Perplexity’s move closes the functionality gap, keeping pace with large tech players focusing on AI-powered shopping aids. At this stage, the feature is not yet publicly available, and there’s no stated timeline for launch. The discovery of this feature points to ongoing internal development, with the final release likely depending on further testing and user feedback.

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Additionally, Perplexity is refining its Spaces feature by allowing users to add connectors directly to spaces, letting files from linked Google Drive or Dropbox accounts contribute to the knowledge base of each space. This adjustment is aimed at users who manage or collaborate on projects, making it more straightforward to access relevant files from cloud storage within their workspaces. The company, known for fusing AI research tools with productivity features, appears to be continuing its push into practical integrations for both consumers and professionals.