File Upload Forms: Collect Files with Ease!

Collect Photos, Documents, and More with your Online Forms & Surveys! Perfect for businesses, educators, or event organizers.

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Why Use the File Upload Field?

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Gather All Types of Files

Respondents can submit documents, photos, and other files directly through the form, saving you time and effort by keeping everything in one place.

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No More Email Attachments

Stop managing email attachments. With a form with file upload, all files are organized and easy to access in one central location.

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Accept Multiple File Types

Collect photos, documents, and other file types in different formats. Formester ensures you get exactly what you need with every submission.

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Simplify Submission Process

Respondents can quickly upload pictures or files with just a few clicks. This simple process encourages more people to complete the form.

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Keep Everything Organized

File upload forms keep all submissions organized in one place. You won't need to search through emails or cloud storage for the files you need.

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Perfect for Detailed Forms

If your form needs supporting documents or image submissions, this feature ensures respondents can provide everything you need in one easy step.

How to Use the File Upload Field?

Step 1: Log In to Formester

Start by logging into your Formester account. Choose the form where you want to add the file upload option.

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Step 2: Add File Upload Field

Go to the form builder and drag the “File Upload” field into your form. You can place it wherever it makes the most sense.

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Step 3: Customize File Types

Click on the field to bring up its “Properties”. Here you can customize the “File Format”, “Upload Size”, “Image Compression”, etc..

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Step 4: Set File Size Limits

You can also “Set File Size Limits” to ensure the files you receive are manageable.

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Step 5: Test Your Form

Before you publish, test the form by uploading files yourself. Make sure everything works smoothly and that the files are being collected correctly.

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Step 6: Publish and Collect Files

Once your file upload forms are set up and tested, publish your form. Now, respondents can easily upload and submit their files.

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Scenarios where this feature shines

Job Applications

Make hiring easier by letting candidates upload resumes, cover letters, and other documents directly through the form. Everything is collected in one place, saving you time and keeping things organized.

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Event Registrations

Collect important files like signed waivers, ID copies, and photos for event badges using form with file upload. Keep all your event documents in one spot, making check-ins faster and smoother.

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Surveys and Feedback

Need visual feedback? Use image submissions to gather photos, designs, or other creative content from respondents. This feature helps you collect exactly what you need to make better decisions.

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Order Forms

Customers can easily submit files like blueprints, designs, or specifications for custom orders. With file upload forms, you get the exact details you need to complete the order perfectly.

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Educational Forms

Students can submit assignments, projects, or even collect pictures of their work directly through the form. This makes it easy for teachers to review and grade without needing separate email attachments.

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Support Requests

When users face issues, they can upload screenshots or files directly in the form. This helps you quickly understand the problem and provide better, faster support, improving the user experience.

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Testimonials

Discover what our customers have to say about their experience with us

At Rumie we use Formester to get feedback from our educators and volunteers. It's intuitive, fast and easy to share.
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I'm migrating my forms from Paperform, where I've been a user for over 4 years. Loving the software so far! I've already replaced Paperform form embeds & popups on my sites & my husband's websites with Formester forms
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FAQs

With file upload forms, you can accept a variety of file types, including images, documents, and more.

    You can set limits on the number of files and the size of each file to ensure everything fits your needs.

      Yes! The image submissions feature is perfect for collecting entries for photo contests or creative projects.

        All files are collected in your Formester account, organized by form and submission, making them easy to find and manage.

          Yes, they can upload several files in one go, simplifying the process for them and you.

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