filepond

What is filepond?

FilePond is a JavaScript library that allows you to upload files with a sleek, customizable interface. It supports multiple file uploads, image previews, drag-and-drop functionality, and integrates well with various frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular.

What are filepond's main functionalities?

Basic File Upload

This code snippet demonstrates how to create a basic file upload interface using FilePond. It initializes FilePond on an input element of type 'file'.

<script>
  const inputElement = document.querySelector('input[type="file"]');
  const pond = FilePond.create(inputElement);
</script>

Image Preview

This code snippet shows how to add image preview functionality to the file upload interface. It registers the Image Preview plugin and initializes FilePond on an input element.

<script>
  FilePond.registerPlugin(FilePondPluginImagePreview);
  const inputElement = document.querySelector('input[type="file"]');
  const pond = FilePond.create(inputElement);
</script>

Drag and Drop

This code snippet demonstrates how to enable drag-and-drop functionality for file uploads. It initializes FilePond with options to allow dropping files on the page or on the file input element.

<script>
  const pond = FilePond.create(
    document.querySelector('input[type="file"]'),
    {
      dropOnPage: true,
      dropOnElement: true
    }
  );
</script>

Server Integration

This code snippet shows how to integrate FilePond with a server endpoint for handling file uploads. It initializes FilePond with a server option pointing to the API endpoint.

<script>
  const pond = FilePond.create(
    document.querySelector('input[type="file"]'),
    {
      server: '/api'
    }
  );
</script>

Other packages similar to filepond

dropzone

Dropzone is a popular JavaScript library for drag-and-drop file uploads. It offers similar functionalities to FilePond, such as image previews and server integration. However, Dropzone is more focused on drag-and-drop interactions and may require more customization for other types of file uploads.

uppy

Uppy is a modular file uploader for web applications. It provides a wide range of plugins for different functionalities, including drag-and-drop, image previews, and server uploads. Uppy is highly customizable and can be integrated with various storage services like AWS S3 and Google Drive.

fine-uploader

Fine Uploader is a comprehensive file upload library that supports multiple file uploads, drag-and-drop, and server integration. It offers a variety of customization options and is known for its robustness and reliability. Fine Uploader is a good alternative to FilePond for more complex file upload requirements.

README

FilePond

A FilePond demo can be found at https://pqina.nl/filepond

License terms

FilePond is licensed under GPLv3.

What does this mean?

• You may modify provided code in any way which doesn't conflict with above statement
• You may use this lib for any private projects which you do not plan to share or sell
• You may use this lib for public projects, BUT in such case you MUST share the full client source code of your project if asked. If you do not want to share your projects source code then you need to obtain a commercial license
• You may not remove the license and PQINA attribution from source files

GitHub automatically adds a quick overview header to the repository LICENSE which might be helpful as well.

Commercial use

Interested in using FilePond for a commercial project without the GPLv3 requirements, view the options on the license page.

Changelog

1.0.1

• Add correct banners to library files