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File Upload Form
A file upload form provides a method for users to submit various files, such as documents, images, videos, or PDFs, directly from their own devices. This free online file upload form offers you:- Easy file collection
- Organized submissions
- Customizable options
Created by forms.app Team
About this file upload form template
A file upload form is an online form that allows users to submit documents, images, videos, PDFs, or other types of files from their devices. This free and fully customizable file upload offers you all the necessary form questions and fields you will need:
Form questions that ask about:
- Name, email, and contact information of the respondent
- Type of file being submitted (document, image, video, etc.)
- Description or notes about the uploaded file
- Category or purpose of the submission (e.g., project, application, contest)
- Relevant dates, such as submission or project deadlines
- Any optional additional information the user wants to provide
Features that we thoughtfully included for your needs, such as:
- File upload fields to easily collect multiple files in any format from your respondents. You can set maximum file size limits and allow multiple uploads.
- Contact fields to gather essential information like name, email, or phone number alongside uploaded files and make it easy to identify and follow up with respondents.
- Legal fields to ensure compliance by requiring respondents to agree to your terms and conditions, or add a signature field to capture formal consent for file submissions.
- Multiple-choice fields to let users categorize or specify the type of files they are submitting. Options include single or multiple selection, dropdown menus, pictures, yes/no questions, and more.
- Open-ended fields to give respondents space to provide additional context, notes, or descriptions about their files by choosing from short text, long text, or masked text for sensitive information.
- Date & time fields to allow users to select important dates related to their uploads, such as submission deadlines or project timelines, directly from a calendar picker.
How can I connect this template to other apps?
You can integrate this file upload form template with 500+ apps. To do this, simply select the app you want to integrate your form with, and then click on ‘’Connect to forms.app’’ or alternatively ‘’Connect to Zapier”. Finally, you’ll see some easy-to-follow instructions to create an account and set up the integration.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What type of files can I collect via this template?
Whether for applications, projects, or submissions, this file upload form allows you to easily collect and securely store a wide variety of file types, including:
- Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, CSV, TXT, PAGES
- Compressed files: ZIP, RAR
- Audio files: MP3, WAV
- Video files: MP4, WMV, MOV
- Image files: JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, TIF, WEBP, HEIC, PSD, AI, EPS, SVG
Can I collect files for free?
Yes! With the free forever plan on forms.app, you can collect and access the files anytime, anywhere, for free. Here are the key benefits you get:
- Total file storage for uploaded files is 100 MB.
- File upload size per submission is also capped at 100 MB.
- You can collect up to 100 responses per month across all your forms
Is forms.app safe for collecting files?
Yes! forms.app is designed with industry-leading strong security and privacy protections, which makes it quite safe for collecting file uploads.
- All forms and responses are encrypted and stored on Google Cloud storage service servers located in the EU.
- forms.app is GDPR compliant, which means it handles personal data according to strict EU privacy rules; holds ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, PCI DSS security certifications; and meets the OWASP security standards.
- Servers are hardened, access is restricted, and Cloudflare is used to help protect against attacks like DDoS.
- There is real-time disaster recovery: your valuable data is backed up across multiple servers so it can be recovered in emergencies.
- Your account’s security is also strong: you can enable two-factor authentication, control who has access to your forms, and back up your data easily.
How much file storage does the free plan have?
The free plan allows you to receive file submissions up to 100 MB. On paid plans, it starts from 10 GB and goes up to 1 TB, depending on the plan you get.
How can I share this template?
After creating your file upload on forms.app, you can share across all the digital platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, and even WhatsApp. Also, you can change the meta image and description as you.
Can I get notified for new submissions?
Yes! You can be notified immediately via email when the form is completed. To do this, click the “Sett ings” button on the edit page. Once the settings menu is opened, you will see the Notifications option on the left side. Finally, toggle on the email notification switch after clicking on the “Notify Me’’.
Use this free file upload form template
Follow the three easy steps below to easily import the template to your account, customize questions, and quickly share the form on your website or social media.
2. Customize as you like
Add or remove questions through forms.app's drag-and-drop interface and match your brand style.
3. Share it on all channels
Embed it on your website in 6 different ways or share your form across all social media channels.
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File upload fields
Add file upload fields and easily collect multiple file uploads from your respondents in any format. Set maximum file size limits, maximum number of files and more!
Contact fields
Gather essential information like name, email, or phone number from your respondents, alongside the uploaded files.
Legal fields
Get people to agree to your terms and conditions before submitting their forms, or add a signature field to get their signatures.
Multiple-choice fields
Let users select categories or types of files they are submitting. Choose from single or multiple selection, dropdown, pictures, yes/no, and more.
Open-ended fields
Give people free space to write descriptions about their files by choosing from short text, long text, masked text, and other open-ended fields.
Date & time fields
Let users specify dates related to the uploaded files, such as submission deadlines or project dates, directly from a calendar.