Upload Field Element

Last Update: September 10, 2025

The Avada Upload Field Element allows users to attach and submit files directly through a web form, supporting various file types as defined, including documents, images, and more. It includes options to set file type restrictions, size limits, and multiple uploads to ensure submissions are secure and appropriate.

Watch the video below for a visual overview of Avada Form Builder Elements, and view the Avada Upload Field Element page. Read on to see the complete list of options.

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How To Use The Avada Upload Field Element

The Avada Upload Field Element allows you to place a field into a form where users can upload files before submission. To start, add the element to your desired Column in an Avada Form Layout.

The primary settings to configure with this Element are the Maximum File Upload Size, whether to allow Multiple Uploads, and the Allowed File Extensions. Otherwise, configure as any other form Element. Read below for a description of all Element options.

Element Options

Location: The edit screen within each Element. You access the Form Builder Elements when adding an Element while editing a Form in the Avada Form Builder (Forms > Form Builder, from the Avada Dashboard).

You can deploy as many individual Elements in your forms as you need, there is no limit. Within each of the Elements, you will see a tab or tabs that house an array of options that make it possible for you to configure each instance of the Element independently, greatly enhancing your flexibility and creative options.

General

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Field LabelEnter the label for the input field. This is how users will identify individual fields.
Field NameEnter the field name. Please use only lowercase alphanumeric characters, dashes, and underscores.
Required FieldMake a selection to ensure that this field is completed before allowing the user to submit the form.
Empty Input NoticeEnter text validation notice that should display if data input is empty.
Placeholder TextThe placeholder text to display as hint for the input type.
Tooltip TextThe text to display as tooltip hint for the input.
Max File Upload SizeMaximum size limit for file upload. The default is 2 MB. Maximum upload size on your site is currently set to 50 MB.
Allow Multiple UploadsDecide if multiple files can be uploaded.
Allowed ExtensionsPlease enter the comma separated extensions that you want to allow. Leave empty to allow all. Example input: .jpg,.png. Note, WordPress file type permissions still apply.
Input Field IconSelect an icon for the input field, click again to deselect.
CSS ClassAdd a class for the form field.
CSS IDAdd an ID for the form field.

Conditionals

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Conditional LogicAdd conditional logic for the input field.

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