HTML file browse not working in iPad

Question

The HTML file browse element isn’t working in iPad.

Example:

<input type="file" />

The choose file button always remains disabled.

Why is this HTML5 specific? last I checked input type file has been around a while. — vcsjones, Jul 10 '12 at 13:09

score 7 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 24 '11 at 09:32

7

You can’t upload files from an iPad in that way; iPad apps can’t browse the filesystem.

edited Jun 24 '11 at 09:32

Paul D. Waite

answered Jun 24 '11 at 05:39

taxilian

2

iOS 6 Safari will support uploading photos and videos, though. – Mathias Bynens Jul 10 '12 at 13:05

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 24 '11 at 05:39

6

That's true. Safari Mobile doesn't support file transfer over HTTP.

answered Jun 24 '11 at 05:39

GolezTrol

1

Does any other mobile browser support that feature? – user482594 Jun 24 '11 at 06:18
1

I think Opera Mini does, but I don't think there's any way to do that on an iPad. – GolezTrol Jun 24 '11 at 09:33
iOS 6 Safari will support uploading photos and videos, though. – Mathias Bynens Jul 10 '12 at 13:05
@user482594: Yes. Android ICS / Chrome supports it. – Craig Stuntz Jul 10 '12 at 14:28
In the mean time, there are solutions indeed. (And about time!) – GolezTrol Aug 13 '12 at 11:39

2 Answers2