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Multimodal Data Types

Multimodal Data Types

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2026

This post introduces the FILE type, a new native column type for Databricks designed to handle multimodal data. This capability allows for the storage and querying of diverse data types, including text, images, audio, and video, within a single column. This is a significant advancement for building AI applications that require processing and analyzing various forms of data, enabling richer insights and more complex workflows.

2026

Introducing FILE type: a native column type for multimodal data

8/10/2026

Introduces the FILE type, a new native column type for Databricks that supports multimodal data. This enables storing and querying text, images, audio, and video within a single column, facilitating advanced AI applications.