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# File uploads

# How to Use File Upload in Your Forms

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The [**File Upload field**](https://formester.com/features/file-upload-forms/) allows respondents to submit files directly through your form. This is useful for collecting **documents, images, PDFs, or other attachments** without relying on email. Follow these steps to add a file upload option to your form in Formester. This lets your respondents submit resumes, photos, reports, or any other documents directly through your form.

### Step 1: Create or Choose a Form
Log into your Formester account and click **New Form**. You can start from scratch or choose from ready-to-use templates.
For this example, let’s create a new Application Form from scratch.

### Step 2: Add Form Fields
Inside the form builder, start adding the fields you need:
* Name
* Email
* Phone Number
* File Upload
Click on each field to edit its properties. You can mark fields as required if you want to make sure every submission includes them.

### Step 3: Customize File Upload Settings
Click on the File Upload field to see more options. Here, you can:
* Allow multiple file uploads.
* Set a maximum file size limit.
* Choose which file types can be uploaded (such as PDF, DOCX, JPG).
* Enable camera capture for direct image uploads.

### Step 4: Publish and Test
Once you’ve customized your form, click **Publish**. Open the live form and fill in the details, including uploading a test file. Then hit **Submit**.

### Step 5: View Uploaded Files
To check responses, go back to your form builder and open the **Results** tab. You’ll see all submissions along with the uploaded files, ready to view or download.

### What You Can Do Next
Once your form is live, you can:
* Collect resumes for job applications.
* Accept photo submissions for contests.
* Gather project files or reports from clients.
* Store uploaded files alongside submission data for easier tracking.

### Final Thoughts
The File Upload field in Formester makes it simple to collect documents, images, or any other files directly from your audience. With built-in options for file type, size, and multiple uploads, you have full control over what you receive. It’s an easy way to make your forms more powerful and useful.