How to open html file dialog with specified path from Javascript?

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I've input with type="file", on clicking on button the file popup has been opening it with default folder. like C:/USERS/XYZ/Downloads

But my requirement is, I want to open file popup with specified path(whatever I'll mentioned path like D:/Images/Stuff). I googled a lot & don't having any luck on this.

Is there any way to open file popup with specified folder/path?

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Any help/pointers would appreciate, Thanks

I'm not sure, but a browser extension/add-on/plug-in might be capable of doing this. — Teemu, Apr 06 '15 at 09:24
@Teemu but as per my requirement, it should be work on cross browser like IE9, FF, chrome, etc.. so going for extension would not be a great idea. — Pankaj Parkar, Apr 06 '15 at 09:28
Yes, I can understand that, but the fact is, that there's no way for a web-page to access the path. — Teemu, Apr 06 '15 at 09:30
@Teemu Thanks for your time, you could add answer with bit explaination, I'll accept that :) — Pankaj Parkar, Apr 06 '15 at 09:31

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:06

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You cannot set the value. Because the html is not device specific. Meaning it can be seen on any browser of any machine. Please read this Set default value for a input file form

edited May 23 '17 at 12:06

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answered Apr 06 '15 at 08:24

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My question is, could i set path to which i should open file dialog..is it possible? – Pankaj Parkar Apr 06 '15 at 09:00
@ThiefMaster is there any alternative way to do this? – Pankaj Parkar Apr 06 '15 at 09:30
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No. And I believe that's a good thing. How would any website know where I store the files I want to upload? – ThiefMaster Apr 06 '15 at 10:56

How to open html file dialog with specified path from Javascript?

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