Respondents attach files — documents, images, or a camera photo — as part of their answer.
What respondents see#
A drop zone / file picker where respondents attach up to the configured file count, plus a camera capture button (on by default) for taking a photo directly instead of picking a file. Accepted file types default to images, PDF, and Word documents (.doc/.docx).
When to use it#
- Receipt or proof-of-purchase uploads.
- Creative or concept submissions.
- Research that requires a photo or document artifact from the respondent.
Configuring it in the builder#
File Upload's limits — max file count, max size per file, and allowed file types — currently ship with fixed platform defaults (5 files, 10MB each, images/PDF/Word) rather than a per-question control in the properties panel. If your study needs different limits, confirm current support before relying on a specific value.
Settings reference#
| Setting | What it controls | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Max files | Total attachments accepted | 5 |
| Max file size | Per-file size cap | 10 MB |
| Allowed file types | Accepted formats | Images, PDF, .doc/.docx |
| Camera capture | Whether the "take a photo" option shows | On |
Good to know:
- File Upload collects an artifact, not a scored value — it has no numeric/text logic operators of its own. Use Answered / Not answered in display or skip logic.
- The respondent's uploaded file name and URL can be piped into later question text or the completion message.
Logic support#
File Upload supports the presence-based operators — Answered, Not answered — since there's no single value to compare against. See Display logic — The condition builder.
Related guides#
- Question Types — overview and when-to-use table
- Date, Upload & Form Fields — this type alongside Date/Time and Form Fields
- Platform Feature List — file storage and fielding status
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