Uploading Multiple Files Effectively with PHP and jQuery

While working with PHP, you may encounter situations where you need to upload multiple files simultaneously. Let's explore how to implement multiple file upload functionality using PHP and jQuery.

PHP and HTML Configuration

In your HTML form, you'll have an input field with the multiple attribute set to allow multiple selections. The JavaScript function sendfile() will gather the selected files and create a FormData object with them.

jQuery Ajax Request

The jQuery Ajax request sends the FormData object to the PHP script uploadfile.php for processing. Important settings include processData: false and contentType: false to prevent jQuery from modifying the form data and to indicate a multipart request, respectively.

PHP File Handling

On the server side, the PHP script uploadfile.php receives the file data and uses the move_uploaded_file() function to move the uploaded files to a specified folder. You can adjust the target folder path in the $target variable.

Enhanced Multiple File Upload Example

The provided code sample only allows uploading a single file at a time. To upload multiple files simultaneously, consider the following example:

Index.html:

This HTML file contains an input field that allows multiple file selections. When a file is selected, the jQuery code handles the upload process.

Load.php:

The PHP script handles the uploaded files, moving them to a designated server folder and displaying information like the file name and size.

With this enhanced solution, you can conveniently upload and manage multiple files using PHP and jQuery.