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title: File Upload Input Field in Fluent Forms
description: "The **File Upload** input field in [Fluent Forms](https://fluentforms.com/) allows users to submit various file types directly through a form. This feature is ideal for document submissions, job applications, customer support, and more. > The **File Upload** field is an advanced…"
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updated: "2025-06-03"
category: Field Types / General Fields
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# File Upload Input Field in Fluent Forms

The **File Upload** input field in [Fluent Forms](https://fluentforms.com/) allows users to submit various file types directly through a form. This feature is ideal for document submissions, job applications, customer support, and more.

> The **File Upload** field is an advanced feature of the Fluent Forms plugin. To use it, you require the **[Fluent Forms Pro Add-on](https://fluentforms.com/docs/how-to-upgrade-to-fluent-forms-pro/)**.

[Build a File Upload Input Field in Your WordPress Forms | WP Fluent Forms](https://www.youtube.com/embed/bXbTbNPM_4k?feature=oembed)

### Adding File Upload Field

To learn how to add the file upload field to the Fluent Forms, follow the steps with the screenshots below –

First, go tothe**Forms**section from the **Fluent Forms Navbar,**chooseadesired**Form,**and click the **Edit** icon to open the **Editor** page of that form.

> If you do not have any existing forms, read [Create a Form from Scratch](https://fluentforms.com/docs/how-to-create-a-form-with-fluent-forms/) or [Create a Form using Templates](https://fluentforms.com/docs/using-and-customizing-pre-built-quick-forms-in-fluent-forms/) documentation to create a new one.

![edity form 01 scaled 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/edity-form-01-scaled.webp)

Once on the **Editor** page, click the **Plus** **Icon** in your form editor and open the **General Fields** module. The **General Fields**option is also in the right sidebar under the **Input** **Fields** tab. 

Select the desired **File Upload**fieldby clicking on it or **Dragging and Dropping** it into your editor.

![new 6 scaled 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/new-6-scaled.webp)

### Customizing the File Upload Field

An image upload field has been added. You can edit this field by**hovering over it** and clicking the **Pencil Icon**. It will take you to the **Input Customization** tab on the right side and offer the following options for customizing the field. 

- File Upload Options
- Advanced Options

![Input customization 03 4 scaled 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Input-customization-03-4-scaled.webp)

#### File Upload Options

You will find various settings options for customizing the field. Located in the **Input Customization Tab**, these options allow you to configure essential aspects of the**File Upload**field.

**All the Settings under the File Upload Field mentioned above are briefly explained below – **

**A. Element Label:**This is the field title the users will see when filling out the **File Upload**field in a form. You can enter any text here to help users understand the purpose of the field.

**B. Button Text:**This is the text users will see on the button that allows users to browse their local directory and choose an image file.

Example: *“Choose File”* or *“Upload Image”*.

**C. Upload Button Interface:**You can choose the upload button Dropzone or a regular Button that shows off your user when they fill the form. 

**D. Label Placement:** This option allows you to determine the position of the label title where the user will see it. The available options are **Top**, **Left**, **Right**, and **Default**. All of those are self-explanatory except the Default. If you select the **Default** option, it will represent your global label placement settings.

**E. Admin Field Label:** The admin field label is a field title displayed only to admin users. You can configure this option to show a different field label for your admin users when they view the form submissions.   

**F. Required:** Decide whether users must select at least one option before submission.

**G. Max File Size:**Set a size limit for uploaded images.

- Choose between **KB or MB**.
- Define the maximum size allowed.

**H. Global Error Message:** Customize the warning message if the uploaded image exceeds the limit.

If you want to add a **Custom Error Message**, you can disable the **Global Error Message** by clicking the **Radio**button on the right.

**I. Max Files Count:**Set the number of images a user can upload.

**J. Global Error Message:** Define the error message if users exceed the allowed number of uploads.

If you want to add a **Custom Error Message**, you can disable the **Global Error Message** by clicking the **Radio**button on the right.

**K. Allowed Files:**Defines which file formats your users can upload  by clicking the **Checkbox**.

- **Images** (jpg, png, gif, bmp)
- **Audio** (mp3, wav, ogg, etc.)
- **Video** (avi, mov, mp4, etc.)
- **PDFs**
- **Docs/Spreadsheets** (ppt, xls, docx, etc.)

![basic options 04 4 scaled 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/basic-options-04-4-scaled.webp)

#### Advanced Options

Advanced settings allow further customization to meet specific use cases. All the **Settings** under the **Advanced Options**tab mentioned in the screenshot are briefly explained below –

**A. Container Class:** Use this option to add your custom CSS classes to the field’s wrapper.

**B. Element Class:**Add custom CSS classes to the input field.

**C. Help Message:**This option allows you to guide your user thoroughly. Add your text here, which will be shown as a help message to the user.

**D. Name Attribute:** The input field’s name attribute is the HTML equivalent of the same name. You don’t need to modify this.

**E. Conditional Logic:** This option allows you to create specific rules to dynamically hide/show the input field to function conditionally based on your submission values according to your set of conditional logics. To learn more, read this [Documentation](https://fluentforms.com/docs/set-up-forms-with-conditional-logic-in-fluent-forms/). 

**F. File Location Type:**Choose the location where uploaded files are stored. You can select one option below.

- As Per Global Settings (default storage location).
- Custom (lets you specify a custom storage path).

![Advanced Options 05 4 scaled 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Advanced-Options-05-4-scaled.webp)

### Embed the Form into Frontend

Once you complete the customization, click the **Save** **Form** button to save all your changes. Click the **Preview & Design**buttonin the middle to see the form preview.

To integrate and display the form on a specific Page or post, **copy** the **Shortcode** from the top right side and **paste** it into your desired **Page or post**. 

![Save form 06 5 scaled 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Save-form-06-5-scaled.webp)

### Preview of Added File Upload Field

Here is the **Preview**of the **Form** to test the **File**upload functionality.

![Preview 08 1 49005](https://fluentforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Preview-08-1.webp)

The **File Upload Field** in Fluent Forms is a powerful tool for efficiently collecting different files.

If you have any further questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our [support team](https://wpmanageninja.com/support-tickets/?utm_source=wpmn&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=site#/). Thank you.