# Input File

An input field for selecting files to upload using an `Upload Files` button or a drag-and-drop zone. This field accepts files up to 3.5 MB.

To retrieve the list of selected files, use `event.target.files` in the `onchange` event handler. Your selected files are returned in a `FileList` object, each specified as a `File` object with the `size` and `type` attributes.

```html
<template>
    <lightning-input
        type="file"
        label="Attachment"
        accept="image/png, .zip"
        onchange={handleFilesChange}
        multiple
    >
    </lightning-input>
</template>
```

`lightning-input type="file"` handles file selection only. Implement your own file uploading. For example, wire up your component to an Apex controller that handles file uploads. Alternatively, use the [`lightning-file-upload`](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/component-library/bundle/lightning-input/bundle/lightning-file-upload/documentation) component for an integrated way to upload files to records.


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