Triggers & Inputs
File Upload & Input Documentation
Manage manual file entry points in your workflows with filtered uploads and multi-file support.
Quick Answer: What is the File Input Node?
[!NOTE] The File Input Node is the standard browser-based entry point for manual document uploads. It provides a drag-and-drop interface that allows users to supply the raw files (PDFs, Images, Office Docs) required to start an automation pipeline.
Core Capabilities
1. High-Fidelity Uploads
Maintains all original file metadata, including filename, size, and MIME type, which is critical for downstream nodes like Word to PDF.
2. Batch Support
The node can handle dozens of files simultaneously, passing them downstream as an array that can be processed by a Loop Node or merged via the Merge PDF node.
Best Practices
- Limit File Size: For optimal browser performance, limit batch uploads to under 100MB total.
- Downstream Validation: While the picker filters files, always use specialized processing nodes (like OCR) to validate the actual content.
[!TIP] Automating from a URL? Use the URL Input Node if your documents are hosted online instead of stored locally.