Photo Upload Form Template

Whether you organize a photo contest or collect photos for customer support, an upload form is a practical way to collect the necessary documents. With an online form, people can enter basic information, such as name and contact details, and upload photos, images, videos, or other relevant documents effortlessly. With this form, you can:

Allow submission of images easily
Keep all photos in one place
Encourage participation in contests

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About this photo upload form template

Photo upload forms are online forms that allow users to submit images directly through a website or app. They are often used to collect photos for contests, applications, registrations, portfolios, events, or feedback. Users can usually drag and drop images, select files from their device, and sometimes preview or crop them before submission. This free online photo upload form template offers you all the fundamental fields and questions you will need:

Form questions that inquire about:

Uploaded photos or images related to the submission
Participant or submitter name and contact details
Photo titles, captions, or short descriptions
Category or type of photo submission
Usage rights, consent, or copyright confirmation
Additional notes or explanations from the submitter

Form fields and features we thoughtfully included, such as:

File upload field to let users upload photos and images directly through the form in various file formats.
Open-ended fields for adding captions, descriptions, or explanations using short text, long text, or other text inputs.
Contact fields to collect essential details like name, email address, and phone number for identification and follow-up.
Multiple-choice fields to help users categorize photos, choose submission types, or answer related questions with flexible options.
Legal fields to collect consent for image usage, terms and conditions, or copyright agreements before submission.
Media and structure fields to keep the form clear and engaging using images, page breaks, and custom endings.

💡 This template comes with pre-set group fields, an ending page, and a ready-made layout that’s applied automatically.

What file types can I collect via this template?

This photo upload form allows you to easily collect and securely store not only image files but also documents, compressed files, audio, and video files in multiple file formats:

Image files: JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, TIF, WEBP, HEIC, PSD, AI, EPS, SVG
Audio files: MP3, WAV
Video files: MP4, WMV, MOV
Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, CSV, TXT, PAGES
Compressed files: ZIP, RAR

Are uploaded photos stored securely?

Yes! forms.app is designed with industry-leading security and privacy protections, making it quite safe for collecting user data, documents, and processing payments. And what’s more, you retain control over your data, which means you can set form-access permissions.

All forms and responses are encrypted and stored on Google Cloud storage service servers located in the EU.
forms.app is GDPR-compliant, meaning it handles personal data in accordance with strict EU privacy rules; holds ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, and PCI DSS security certifications; and meets OWASP security standards.
Servers are hardened, access is restricted, and Cloudflare helps protect against attacks such as 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 easily back up your data.

How can I connect other apps to this template?

You can integrate this photo 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)

Yes, you can. With forms.app, you can add legal fields such as terms and conditions, or signature fields to your form. This allows you to collect explicit permission for photo usage, data processing, or other legal requirements before the form is submitted.

Can I collect additional information with the photos?

Yes, you can. Photo upload forms on forms.app allow you to collect additional information alongside uploaded images. You can add contact fields, multiple-choice questions, open-ended text fields, and legal consent fields to gather details like descriptions, categories, permissions, or participant information in a single form.

Can I collect photos for free?

Yes! With the forever-free plan on forms.app, you can collect and access the files and photos anytime, anywhere, for free. Here are the key benefits you get:

Total file storage for uploaded files is 10 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 the photo upload form mobile-friendly?

Yes, all templates on forms.app are optimized for all devices, whether it’s desktop, tablet, or mobile.

Can I export or download the uploaded photos?

Yes, you can. With forms.app, you can export or download the uploaded photos along with form responses. After you tap a response, click the Download button below the photos.

After creating your file upload form template on forms.app, you can share across all digital platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, and even WhatsApp. Also, you can change the meta image and description as you wish.

Can I add my own brand logo to this form for free?

Yes! You can add your own brand logo and cover to forms.app forms for free by using the Logo and Cover fields when building your form. Just insert the logo field, upload your logo image, and adjust its settings to display your branding on the form.

Use this photo 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.

1. Import into your account

View this online photo upload form template and click on “Use template” after making sure this is what you are looking for.

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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Smooth upload process for everyone

Create your photo upload form with powerful features and make the upload process simple and clear for everyone.

File upload field
Add a file upload field to easily collect photos and images by letting users upload files directly through the form in any format.
Open-ended fields
Allow users to add captions, descriptions, or explanations for their uploaded photos by choosing from short text, long text, masked text, and other open-ended fields.
Contact fields
Gather essential details like name, email, or phone number to identify and follow up with contributors.
Multiple-choice fields
Let users categorize their photos, select submission types, or answer simple related questions by choosing from single- or multiple-selection options, dropdowns, pictures, yes/no, and more.
Legal fields
Get consent for image usage, terms and conditions, or copyrights before form submission.
Media & structure fields
Organize the form clearly with images, page breaks, or custom endings for a better user experience.