This article covers adding the Attach File element to legacy Forms Manager forms, including which file types are accepted and the maximum upload size.
💡Quick answers
- How do you let form submitters upload a file? Drag the Attach File element from the Standard Elements library onto your form to let submitters upload their own files, such as images or documents.
- What file types can be accepted in an Attach File element? By default all approved site file types are accepted, or you can uncheck Accept all approved file types and select specific categories like documents, images, zip files, video, or audio.
- What is the maximum file size for an Attach File upload? Files uploaded to an Attach File element have a maximum size of 10MB.
- Can I request support for a file type that isn't listed? Yes; contact Finalsite Support to request that a new file type be added to your site's approved list.
This article refers to our legacy product, Forms Manager. For the best Finalsite experience, we recommend using our newest product, Forms, which is already available to you in your modules list. To learn more, please review our New Forms FAQ.
The "Attach File" element, under the Standard Elements library, can be used to allow a submitter to upload their own files to their form submission. This can be helpful for a number of situations, such as pictures on a student form, a resume on a job application form, or signed permission slips for a field trip.
To use this feature, simply add the Attach File element by dragging it from the Element Library to your form.
Accepted file types
By default, the element is set to accept all file types that are allowed on your site. To limit the types of files that users can upload, uncheck the "Accept all approved file types" checkbox, and check off the file types you'd like to accept.
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Documents: Word 97-2003, Word 2007+, Excel 97-2003, Excel 2007+, pdf, rtf, note, notebook, one, txt, xml, numbers, pages
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Images: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, eps, svg
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Zip Files: zip
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Apple iWork: numbers, key, keynote, pages
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Presentation: PowerPoint 97-2003, PowerPoint 2007+, flipchart, key, keynote
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Video: avi, mov, mpg, swf, mpeg, qt, mp4, wmv, m4v
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Audio: mp3, mpg, mid, midi, mp4, wav
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Adobe: indd, psd, swf, as
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Web: css, js, htm, html, jar
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Other: ds, cmbl, isf, omp, ico, epub
If you do not see a file type in this list, contact Finalsite Support to request a file type be added to your site.
Upload file size
Files uploaded to an Attach File element have a maximum size of 10MB.
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