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Why Is My File Upload Failing?

Last updated 2026-08-04

Most upload failures come down to file size (10MB max) or file type (images, PDF, Word, Excel, text, and CSV only — no video). If there's no error and the upload just spins, that's usually a slow or unstable connection, not a rejected file — retry once it's stable.

  1. 1

    Check the file size

    Files over 10MB are rejected. Check the file's size and compress or resize it if needed.

  2. 2

    Check the file type

    Only images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP), PDF, Word (.doc/.docx), Excel (.xls/.xlsx), plain text, and CSV are accepted. Video files are a common one that gets rejected — they aren't supported.

  3. 3

    Look for the inline error

    A rejected file shows an error immediately, right next to the upload field — you don't need to submit the form to find out.

  4. 4

    No error, just spinning?

    If there's no error message and the upload is just stuck spinning, that's typically a slow or unstable connection rather than a rejected file. Wait for a stable connection and retry.

Frequently asked questions

Why was my video file rejected?
Video isn't one of the accepted file types (images, PDF, Word, Excel, text, CSV) — it's rejected regardless of size.
The upload has been spinning for a while with no error — is my file rejected?
No — a rejection shows an inline error immediately. A stuck spinner without an error usually means a slow or unstable connection; retry once it's stable.

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