Learn how to unlock and use ChatGPT‘s Advanced Data Analysis feature (formerly Code Interpreter) in 2025 to analyze data, visualize charts, and more.
In 2025, ChatGPT has become more than a conversation partner—it’s now a powerful tool for data analysis, automation, and code execution. Thanks to the Advanced Data Analysis feature (previously called the “code interpreter”), Pro users can perform serious analytical tasks like reading CSV files, generating graphs, and running Python scripts—all within a chat.
💡 What is ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis?
Advanced Data Analysis is a built-in feature of ChatGPT (GPT-4) that enables the chatbot to run code, analyze data, generate plots, solve math problems, and even manipulate files in real time.
This turns ChatGPT into your personal data scientist.
🔓 How to Enable It (2025)
- Log in to chat.openai.com with your ChatGPT Plus account
- Click your name or profile icon → Settings
- Go to the Beta Features section
- Toggle ON Advanced Data Analysis
Once enabled, start a new chat and choose the GPT-4 model with the “Advanced Data Analysis” label.
📂 What Can You Do With It?
- Upload files: Analyze CSVs, Excel, JSON, and more
- Generate charts: Bar graphs, line plots, heatmaps, etc.
- Write and run Python: Automate data cleaning or calculations
- Statistical analysis: Regression, summaries, modeling
- Math help: Solve equations, explain concepts
📈 Example Use Cases
- Upload a CSV of sales data and ask for trends by region
- Use Python to calculate mean/median values of a dataset
- Generate a chart comparing yearly growth across categories
- Simulate loan interest calculations over time
🧪 Sample Prompt
“I uploaded a file called sales_data.csv. Please show me a bar chart of total revenue by product category.”ChatGPT will analyze the file and return a visual result instantly.
🛠️ Supported File Types
In 2025, Advanced Data Analysis supports:
- .csv
- .xlsx
- .json
- .txt
- .py
🧠 Tips for Better Results
- Be specific: Clearly describe what you want the data to do
- Combine tasks: Ask for analysis + chart + summary in one go
- Use follow-ups: Refine or update requests as ChatGPT processes your inputs
🤔 FAQs
- Q: Do I need to install anything?
A: No. It works entirely in the browser - Q: Does it store my data?
A: No, uploaded files are temporary and private - Q: Can I upload images?
A: Not in Advanced Data Analysis, use the Vision model for images - Q: Can I export the charts?
A: Yes, right-click and save them or ask for a downloadable file
⚡ Limitations
- No persistent memory of uploads between chats
- Not suitable for real-time dashboards (static output only)
- Python libraries are limited to standard packages
✅ Final Thoughts
ChatGPT’s Advanced Data Analysis tool is one of the most underrated superpowers of GPT-4. Whether you’re a student, data analyst, or just exploring, this tool simplifies complex tasks—no coding background needed. Use it to uncover insights, automate boring tasks, and turn data into decisions in seconds.
🔗 Call to Action
Try Advanced Data Analysis in ChatGPT today and experience AI-assisted productivity like never before.
