How to Upload Your Files Easily to Your WordPress Website

If you are looking for an easy way to let your website visitors upload file attachments to your WordPress forms, WPForms can help.

WPForms has a simple way for you to allow users to add files and media to your site’s forms.  This can make it way easier for you to collect the information you may need.

Using File Upload is one the best ways for you to get information quickly from your users.    It is so simple to make the forms using the File Upload field. And, making forms easier to fill out helps reduce your form abandonment rate so your site can generate more revenue.

Depending on your site, You may have  to add a File Upload field to your WordPress forms so you can collect different types of files and media from site visitors as they submit their forms.

Here is a list which was published by WPForms, showing some of the most common times you might want to allow users to upload a file through your contact form:

• Job application forms Allows applicant to  attach their resume files
• Add your own pictures  las image files for a contest with the giveaway plugin
• User submitted content forms allows users to attach a blog post or image 
• Client services forms lets clients attach their spreadsheet or project spec document
• Customer support forms allows customers to attach documents so they can supply more info 
• Play back audio clips back  your podcast
• Allow users to submit videos on an event registration form .  Perfect for gathering videos or pics  to play at your special event

Using the right plugin is important, and  WPForms makes it easy.   Your site visitors will be able to upload all kinds of file types to your contact forms, including but not limited 

• Documents (.doc, .xls, .ppt, and .pdf)
• Images (.png, .gif, and .jpg)
• Video (.mpg, .mov, and .wmv)
• Audio (.wav, .mp3, and .mp4)

Learn more about the WPForms plugin, by checking out all of the different plans available.

WPForms are different from Google Form upload file feature.  They differ because WPForms lets you add file uploads anywhere on your site, not just form pages.

You can learn how to easily install it, by visiting the  step by step guide on how to install a plugin in WordPress on the WPForms site.

Here is a list of files that can be changed on the WPForm plugin:

• Label — this allows you to name form field so visitors know what it’s for.
• Description — Easily add a description which  details to your users.  For example, you Can ask them to load a photo etc.
• Allowed File Extensions — Youbcab restrict the types of files that can be uploaded to your WordPress form with this extension 
• Max File Size — You can specify max file size you allow users to upload in megabytes, If left blank,  WPForms will allow a max of 128MB.
• Required — Do you require a speciific file uoload from your users?  Be sure select this checkbox before submitting your form.
• Style —Switch between default Modern style and the Classic style 

Wondering where these file uploads will be stored?

By default, all files uploaded by users are stored in the WPForms folder inside the Uploads directory of your site. You can also store these files in your WordPress Media Library by selecting the Store field in WordPress Media Library checkbox under Advanced Options if you’d rather do that..

If you want to allow site visitors to upload files directly to your website, be sure to check out our helpful guide on how to create a file upload widget in WordPress.

You can easily get started with  WordPress form builder plugin today. WPForms Pro includes a free File Upload feature and File Upliad form form and offers a 14-day money-back guarantee. 

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