How to Create File Upload Forms

January 17, 2025

The File Upload feature lets you collect files such as documents, images, or other media directly through your forms. It’s perfect for job applications that need resumes, event registrations requiring signed waivers, or customer support forms for uploading screenshots or error logs. You can allow multiple file uploads, define acceptable file types like PDFs or JPGs, and set size limits to match your needs, ensuring a smooth experience for respondents.

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Files uploaded through the File Upload field on your forms will count toward your account’s upload storage space.

To add and set up a File Upload field when you create or edit your form, follow these steps:

  1. In Form Builder, click on Add Form Element on the left to open the Form Elements menu.
Add Elements button in Jotform Form Builder
  1. Under the Basic tab, select File Upload. You can also drag-and-drop to add and position it on your form at the same time.
File Upload element under the Basic tab of the Form Elements menu in Jotform Form Builder
  1. Next, click on the Gear icon on the right of the File Upload field on your form to open its Properties.
Properties button of the File Upload field in Jotform Form Builder
  1. In the File Upload Properties, go to the Options tab then set the file size limit and allowed file types for your file upload field.
Limit File Size and File Types properties under the Options tab of the File Upload Properties section in Jotform Form Builder

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The File Upload field accepts multiple files by default. To limit the number of files allowed per form submission, follow these steps:

  1. In the File Upload Properties, go to the Multiple tab.
  2. Next, toggle the Limit Number of Files property to the On position and enter a number in the input box next to it.
Limit Number of Files property under the Multiple tab of the File Upload Properties section in Jotform Form Builder

In addition to the basic File Upload element, you can use File Upload widgets to collect files on your forms. See How to Add a Widget to Your Form to learn more.

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