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# Share and upload files
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Zulip supports attaching multiple files to messages, including images,
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documents, sound, and video. You can edit the names of the files others see
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after you upload them.
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For images and videos, a small preview will be shown directly in the message.
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People reading the message can click on the preview to
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[view the full-size image or video](/help/view-images-and-videos).
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## Uploading files
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{start_tabs}
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{tab|via-drag-and-drop}
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1. Drag and drop one or more files anywhere in the Zulip app,
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whether or not the compose box is open.
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Zulip will upload the files, and insert named links using
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[Markdown formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown#links):
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`[Link text](URL)`.
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1. _(optional)_ Modify the link text as desired.
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!!! tip ""
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You can [preview the message](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
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before sending to see what your uploaded files will look like.
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{tab|via-paste}
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{!start-composing.md!}
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1. Copy and paste one or more files into the compose box.
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Zulip will upload the files, and insert named links using
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[Markdown formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown#links):
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`[Link text](URL)`.
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1. _(optional)_ Modify the link text as desired.
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!!! tip ""
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You can [preview the message](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
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before sending to see what your uploaded files will look like.
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{tab|via-compose-box-buttons}
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{!start-composing.md!}
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1. Click the **paperclip** (<i class="fa fa-paperclip"></i>) icon at
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the bottom of the compose box to select one or more files. Zulip will upload
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the files, and insert named links using
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[Markdown formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown#links):
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`[Link text](URL)`.
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1. _(optional)_ Modify the link text as desired.
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!!! tip ""
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You can [preview the message](/help/preview-your-message-before-sending)
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before sending to see what your uploaded files will look like.
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{tab|mobile}
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1. Navigate to a stream, topic, or direct message view.
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1. Tap the
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**paperclip** (<img src="/static/images/help/mobile-paperclip-icon.svg" alt="paperclip" class="help-center-icon"/>),
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**image** (<img src="/static/images/help/mobile-image-icon.svg" alt="image" class="help-center-icon"/>),
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or **camera** (<img src="/static/images/help/mobile-camera-icon.svg" alt="camera" class="help-center-icon"/>)
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button at the bottom of the app to select one or more files. Zulip will
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upload the files, and insert named links using
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[Markdown formatting](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown#links):
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`[Link text](URL)`.
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1. _(optional)_ Modify the link text as desired.
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{end_tabs}
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!!! tip ""
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The link text will default to the name of the uploaded file.
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## Sharing files
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You can share files from other apps on Zulip.
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{start_tabs}
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{tab|android}
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1. Select one or more files and tap the **Zulip**
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(<img src="/static/images/logo/zulip-icon-circle.svg" alt="logo" class="help-center-icon"/>)
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logo.
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1. Select a stream name and topic name, or tap the
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**Direct message** tab and **Choose recipients**.
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1. _(optional)_ Write a message.
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1. Tap the **Send** button.
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{end_tabs}
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## Named file example
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### What you type
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```
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[A whale of a good time](https://your.zulip.domain/user_uploads/1/46/IPvysqXEtiTG1ZdNBrwAZODi/whale-time.png)
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```
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### What it looks like
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## Troubleshooting info
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Zulip does not generate thumbnails for messages with more than ten
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attachments.
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The maximum file size for attachments is 25MB in most Zulip installations.
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This limit can be changed by the server administrator.
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## Related articles
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* [Manage your uploaded files](/help/manage-your-uploaded-files)
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* [View images and videos](/help/view-images-and-videos)
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* [Block image and link previews](/help/allow-image-link-previews)
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* [Animated GIFs](/help/animated-gifs-from-giphy)
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