How to use an attachment field in Airtable
Learn how to use the attachment field in Airtable: find the Attachments column, select a cell, and open the Add attachment dialog to pick a file source.
Quick answer
To use the attachment field in Airtable, open your table in Grid view and find the Attachments column. Select a cell in the row you want, then click the paperclip icon to open the Add attachment dialog. Choose a source such as Local Files or Link (URL), then browse for the file.
Steps at a glance
- Open your table in Grid view.
- Find the Attachments column.
- Select an Attachments cell in the row you want.
- Click the paperclip icon in the cell.
- Pick a source in the Add attachment dialog.
- Click browse files to choose your file.
Interactive demo
Summary
An attachment field stores files such as images, documents, and PDFs directly on a record. Airtable lets you add them from your computer or from a link, so everything about a record stays in one row.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Find the Attachments field
Open your table in Grid view and look along the column headers for **Attachments**. If the column is off to the right, scroll the grid sideways until it comes into view.
Step 2
Select an attachment cell
Click the Attachments cell in the row you want to add a file to. The cell gets a blue outline and shows a drop area, so you can also drag a file straight onto it.
Step 3
Open the attachment menu
Click the paperclip icon at the left of the selected cell. Airtable opens the **Add attachment** dialog.
Step 4
Choose how to add the file
The dialog opens on **Local Files**. Click **browse files** to pick a file from your computer, or choose another tab such as **Link (URL)**, **Webcam**, **Google Drive**, **OneDrive**, **Box**, or **Dropbox**.
Why this matters
You track a launch in Airtable and the pricing page mockup lives in someone's downloads folder. Adding it to the record's attachment cell keeps the file next to the task, so anyone who opens the row finds the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I add attachments from?
The Add attachment dialog lists Local Files, Link (URL), Webcam, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Dropbox.
Can I drag a file into the cell instead?
Yes. A selected attachment cell shows a drop area, so you can drop a file onto it instead of opening the dialog.
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