file upload

Send data remotely

File upload is the process of transferring a file from a local device to a remote server or system.

The term functions as both noun and verb: The file upload failed halfway through, You'll need to upload the file before submitting.

Web forms commonly include file upload fields for documents, images, or other attachments.

The opposite action is download.

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submit · transfer · progress · progress bar · folder · document · cloud · cloud storage · storage · server · button · select · choose · image · PDF · zip · bandwidth · queue

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Opposites
data transfer direction

file uploaddownload

Remote-to-local data transfer

downloading · pull · fetching · fetch · receive

data accessibility action

file uploadtakedown

Forced grounding maneuver

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Family

file, upload, files, filed, filing, filer, filers, filings, uploads

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G