Multiple HTTP File Uploads

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I'm looking for a tool to facilitate mulitple webpage file uploads from a single file browse dialogue. I know this has been asked previously, but I can't find anything current.

I'd like to check file size prior to upload, and I gather Flash is still the only way to do that cross-browser?

Ideally, I'd like an upload progress metre. I'll be using Linux and Apache servers, but don't have access to install add-ons such as PHP APC. Again, I assume something flash-based is the only option there?

I've looked at SWFUpload, but that appears to be another of these projects where the developers have become quite zealous and turned a simple concept into a full suite of tools for the masses. It seems quite cumbersome and I don't think I want to use it for my purpose.

I'd prefer not to have to write something from scratch for this. Could someone recommend me something or perhaps suggest a non-Flash alternative if there is one? I do need full cross-browser compatibility without too many layers of degradation, so anything HTML 5 probably isn't what I want.

Thanks

The question doesn't suggest that I'd like or require that, or anything close. — stackuser10210
– stackuser10210, Commented Jan 6, 2012 at 21:17
swfupload is pretty easy to integrate...only alternative is an ajax kinda thing and even that you still have to select files individually — Ronnie
– Ronnie, Commented Jan 6, 2012 at 21:18
OK, thanks. I think people should be required to comment with an explanation if they choose to downvote a question! The first comment was deleted. Perhaps I should remove the commentry on 'zealous development'. : ) — stackuser10210
– stackuser10210, Commented Jan 6, 2012 at 21:31

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 10:08:34Z

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As I mentioned earlier today ( Multiple file upload (client side) ) I am a big fan of Plupload which can check file size, show progress bar, single dialog for multiple files, and supports things other than Flash if needed.

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answered Jan 6, 2012 at 21:30

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Ronnie Over a year ago

ah I stand corrected..looks like that plupload has a html5 multi upload thing..neat!

stackuser10210 Over a year ago

Thanks, that's helpful. I'd not come across that. I didn't know if the name hinted at perl, which is one option I was pondering for progress metres. I see it doesn't.

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