Example
Specify that the server accepts only gif and jpeg files in the file upload:
<form action="form_action.asp"
accept="image/gif,image/jpeg">
First name: <input type="text" name="fname"><br>
Last name: <input type="text" name="lname"><br>
Your image: <input type="file" name="pic" id="pic"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
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Definition and Usage
The <form> accept attribute is not supported in HTML5.
The accept attribute specifies the types of files that the server accepts (that can be submitted through a file upload).
Tip: Look at the <input> accept attribute instead.
Tip: Do NOT use this attribute as a validation tool. File uploads should be validated on the server.
Browser Support
| Attribute | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| accept | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
Syntax
<form accept="file_type">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| file_type | One or more file types that can be submitted/uploaded. To specify more than one file type, separate the types with a comma |