How to Create File Upload Forms

April 23, 2025

Jotform’s File Upload feature lets you collect files such as documents, images, or other media directly through your forms. It’s perfect for job applications that need resumes, event registrations requiring signed waivers, or customer support forms for uploading screenshots or error logs. You can allow multiple file uploads, define acceptable file types like PDFs or JPEGs, and set size limits to match your needs, ensuring a smooth experience for respondents.

Note

Files uploaded through the File Upload field on your forms will count toward your account’s upload storage space.

Adding a File Upload Field to Your Form

Whether you’re creating a new form or updating an existing one, you can add and set up a File Upload field on your form in a few easy steps. Here’s how to do it:

  1. In Form Builder, click on Add Element on the left side of the page.
Add Element button in Jotform Form Builder
  1. Now, in the Form Elements menu, under the Basic tab, click on File Upload. Or, just drag and then drop it to where you want it to be on your form.
File Upload element under the Basic tab of the Form Elements menu in Jotform Form Builder
  1. Next, on the right side of the File Upload field, click on the Gear icon.
  2. In the File Upload Properties window, under the Options tab, set the Upload File Size in the Limit File Size section and enter the File Formats you want to allow in the File Types section.
Options tab settings in the File Upload Properties section of the Jotform Form Builder

That’s it. You’ve successfully added a File Upload field to your form and can now start collecting files from users.

Note

In addition to the basic File Upload element, you can also use File Upload widgets to collect files on your forms. Check out our guide on How to Add a Widget to Your Form to learn more about it.

Limiting File Uploads For Each Submission

The File Upload field accepts multiple files by default. You can limit the number of files allowed for each form submission in a few easy steps. Here’s how to do it:

  1. While in the File Upload Properties window, click on the Multiple tab.
  2. Now, click on the Toggle Switch under Limit Number of Files and switch it On to enable it in your File Upload field.
  3. Then, in the Input box next to the Toggle Switch, enter the maximum number of files a user can upload.
Limit Number of Files property in the Multiple tab of the File Upload Properties section in the Jotform Form Builder

That’s it. This is the error shown on the form when the upload limit is set to one (1) and the user tries to upload more than that:

Number of Files Limit error on the File Upload field of a Jotform form
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