Use a file upload block to let respondents attach files to their answers. File uploads are often used for collecting resumes, feedback screenshots, or portfolios.
The maximum individual file size allowed in our free tier is 10MB. To collect larger files, upgrade to Tally Pro.
Insert a file upload blockFile upload settingsMultiple filesFile sizeFile typeAuthenticated file upload URLsDownload submitted filesFAQs about file uploads
Insert a file upload block
Type
/file to insert a file upload block. Respondents can click to choose a file or directly drag files into the file upload block.
File upload settings
Click
:: to open the file upload settings. You can:- Make the file upload required or optional
- Allow multiple files (and set a minimum and maximum number of files)
- Set a maximum file size
- Define the allowed file types
- Hide a block (and show it with conditional logic)
Multiple files
If you want respondents to be able to upload multiple files, enable the
Multiple files option. This will allow you to define the desired minimum and maximum number of file uploads.
Respondents can drag multiple files at once in the file upload block or upload them one by one, using the
Upload another file button.
File size
Enable
Max file size to set a file size limit. Respondents will see the maximum file size limit in the file upload block.
Tally allows file uploads with an individual size of 10MB for free. To collect larger files, upgrade to Tally Pro.
File type
To only accept certain file types, enable
Allowed files and select the file type(s) you want to accept. For example: - If you only want to accept image files, regardless of the type, select
All image files
- If you only want to accept .jpg files, select
.jpg
Respondents will see the required file type(s) indicated in the file upload block.
Authenticated file upload URLs
The file uploads will be available in your Tally form submissions dashboard. They can be accessed through a link or downloaded directly to your device. You must be logged in and have access to the form to open the files.
Click the
Open button next to the uploaded file in your Submissions tab to open the file using a link.
When you export your file uploads to third-party tools using our integrations, an access token is added to the links, which makes them accessible without the need to be logged in. For example, if you export form submissions to a Google Sheet, anyone with access to that Sheet can click the file upload URL and access the file (without being logged into Tally).
Download submitted files
To download files on your device, you can click the
Download button next to each file for individual downloads or use the Download file uploads button at the top of your form submission table to download all submitted files on that page. If your form submissions span multiple pages, you'll need to repeat this step on each page to download all files.
FAQs about file uploads
What is the maximum file size I can upload with a free Tally account?
With a free account, the maximum file size you can upload is 10MB. However, if you have a Pro account, there's no limit to the file upload size.
How many files can I upload? Is there a limit to the total weight of the files?
No, there's no limit to the number of files you can upload or the total storage. However, please note that you must respect our Fair Use Policy.
Is there a time limit for how long my files are stored in the system?
No, there's no time limit. As long as your account is open and the responses are not deleted from your account, the files are preserved.
Do I need to respect any usage guidelines?
Yes, as a user of our service, you must respect our Fair Use Policy. This policy helps us maintain the quality and integrity of our service for all users.