{"id":42496,"date":"2017-12-11T18:01:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T10:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=42496"},"modified":"2018-12-12T00:21:19","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T16:21:19","slug":"uppy-javascript-file-upload","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/uppy-javascript-file-upload\/","title":{"rendered":"Free ES5\/ES6 JavaScript File Upload Plugin – Uppy"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the trickiest form inputs to design is the file upload<\/strong>. It has a default HTML style, but it\u2019s not the prettiest thing in the world.<\/p>\n

Uppy<\/a><\/strong> takes file uploads to a whole new level with a custom interface<\/strong> and a dynamic Ajax-style loading process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It runs on ES5\/ES6 code<\/strong>, so you can build your web apps with the latest JavaScript standards. And, it even supports file uploads from cloud storage sites<\/strong> such as Dropbox or Google Drive, so it\u2019s a multifaceted file uploading script<\/strong> for the web.<\/p>\n

\"Uppy.js<\/a><\/figure>\n

Read Also:<\/strong> Creating Stylish Responsive Form With CSS3 and HTML5<\/a><\/p>\n

Uppy is completely free and open-source<\/strong>, with a repo on GitHub<\/a>. However, the easiest way to install this plugin is through npm or Yarn<\/a>, so you can run it like a real package<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Once you get the files added to your website, you just include the Uppy.js file and the CSS code<\/strong>. Then, you target whatever input field you want and Uppy takes care of the rest.<\/p>\n

It has a unique interface that looks like one large square placement<\/strong> to drag & drop files. You can also select items from your hard drive<\/strong> or even upload files remotely from external URLs<\/strong>. Pretty crazy!<\/p>\n

You can find the entire setup process on the documentation page<\/a>, but it does require at least some understanding of ECMAScript 6<\/a><\/strong>. This library looks towards the future of scripting and isn\u2019t the easiest thing to use with pure vanilla JavaScript.<\/p>\n

But, if you\u2019re serious about web development it\u2019s worth learning ES6 anyways. You can find tons of resources online<\/a><\/strong> for self-teaching and you can even use Uppy as your first \u201creal\u201d project to dive in & start learning.<\/p>\n

\"Demo<\/a><\/figure>\n

Check out the Dashboard Example<\/a> to see Uppy in action<\/strong>. For this page, the upload is hidden behind a trigger button<\/strong>, where you click the button to display a modal upload field.<\/p>\n

From there, you can select whether you want to upload a picture from your computer, from the web, or even from your webcam<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

The Examples page offers a bunch to look through, including a drag & drop example<\/a><\/strong>, along with an internationalized demo page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But, to really learn how this works, I recommend skimming the docs and browsing through the main GitHub repo<\/a>. You can also share your thoughts with the creators on Twitter @transloadit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read Also:<\/strong> 4 Form Design UX Tips You Should Know (With Examples)<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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