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Share and upload files
Zulip supports attaching multiple files to messages, including images, documents, sound, and video. You can edit the names of the files others see after you upload them.
Zulip will automatically generate a thumbnail for each file when you send the message, if it can. Image thumbnails will be shown directly in the message, and you can click on a thumbnail to view the full image.
Uploading files
{start_tabs}
{tab|via-drag-and-drop}
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Drag and drop one or more files anywhere in the Zulip app, whether or not the compose box is open. Zulip will upload the files, and insert named links using Markdown formatting:
[Link text](URL). -
(optional) Modify the link text as desired.
!!! tip ""
You can [preview the message](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
before sending to see what your uploaded files will look like.
{tab|via-paste}
{!start-composing.md!}
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Copy and paste one or more files into the compose box. Zulip will upload the files, and insert named links using Markdown formatting:
[Link text](URL). -
(optional) Modify the link text as desired.
!!! tip ""
You can [preview the message](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
before sending to see what your uploaded files will look like.
{tab|via-compose-box-buttons}
{!start-composing.md!}
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Click the paperclip () icon at the bottom of the compose box to select one or more files. Zulip will upload the files, and insert named links using Markdown formatting:
[Link text](URL). -
(optional) Modify the link text as desired.
!!! tip ""
You can [preview the message](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
before sending to see what your uploaded files will look like.
{tab|mobile}
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Navigate to a stream, topic, or direct message view.
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Tap the paperclip (
),
image (
),
or camera (
)
button at the bottom of the app to select one or more files. Zulip will
upload the files, and insert named links using
Markdown formatting:
[Link text](URL). -
(optional) Modify the link text as desired.
{end_tabs}
!!! tip ""
The link text will default to the name of the uploaded file.
Sharing files
You can share files from other apps on Zulip.
{start_tabs}
{tab|android}
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Select one or more files and tap the Zulip (
)
logo. -
Select a stream name and topic name, or tap the Direct message tab and Choose recipients.
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(optional) Write a message.
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Tap the Send button.
{end_tabs}
Named file example
What you type
[A whale of a good time](https://your.zulip.domain/user_uploads/1/46/IPvysqXEtiTG1ZdNBrwAZODi/whale-time.png)
What it looks like
Troubleshooting info
Zulip does not generate thumbnails for messages with more than ten attachments.
The maximum file size for attachments is 25MB in most Zulip installations. This limit can be changed by the server administrator.