In this article, you’ll learn about the UploadKit – Upload Fields element and how to use it.
About UploadKit – Upload Fields element
What is UploadKit?
The UploadKit element is designed to let customers upload files when adding products to their cart so they can capture a photo from their webcam, add files from the web, or from other sources. You can use the UploadKit – Upload Fields element to of a specific product, or for all of your products.
Before using this element, you have to install the Upload Fields by UploadKit app and set up all options for the product(s) you want in the Upload Fields by UploadKit app then come back to add the element on the corresponding product(s).
Access the App Element
In order to use this element, the Upload Fields by UploadKit app has to be installed on your Shopify store.
How to Use this App?
Step 1: Go to Add third party elements in the left toolbar > Click on the Edit your 3rd party elements button.
Step 2: In Integrations popup page, you can search “Upload Fields by UploadKit” on the search bar
Step 3: Click on Upload Fields by UploadKit in the dropdown menu
Step 4: Choose the variant you want then drag and drop it to the editor page
Upload Fields by UploadKit element comes in 1 variation:
- Upload Fields
Drag and drop a variation to your layout to set it up.
Configuration
PageFly General Settings
In the General tab, there is a widget configuration giving you a short explanation of the UploadKit app and its link to the app listing.
The Upload Fields element can be displayed on any page such as your homepage, regular page, collection or product pages. You can use the Upload Fields element as many times as you want on a particular page. However, you can only use ne Upload Fields element in a Product Details element.
Select the element in the layout to see its variation, then simply drag and drop the element onto your page.
- In the Product page, the Upload Fields element will depend on the selected products in your Page Settings modal.
- For the other pages, you can select a specific product with the parameters in the General tab of the Upload Fields element.
- The Upload Fields element can be displayed on any page such as your homepage, regular page, collection or product pages. You can use the Upload Fields element as many times as you want on a particular page. However, you can only use one Upload Fields element in a Product Details element.
Remember that the Upload Fields element must stay inside the Product Details element.
Styling Settings
You can customize the styling of the Upload Fields element in the Styling tab.
UploadKit’s Settings
Step 1: Go to the Shopify Admin > Apps > Choose File Uploads by UploadKit app
Step 2: From the File Uploads by UploadKit app dashboard, customize your upload field
You can visit their Help Center to learn more about how to configure the app settings.
Finally, hit Publish to see the result on your live page.
You can check the video tutorial below
Key Takeaways
UploadKit element is the best way to create personalized products for your customers, by seamless file upload fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overview
| When was UploadKit Created? | 2018 |
| How Much is UploadKit Element? | From $9.95/month |
| Can I use UploadKit Element on PageFly Editor? | Yes |
What is UploadKit?
UploadKit element is the best way to create personalized products for your customers, by seamless file upload fields.
What’s included in UploadKit App Plan?
A 9.95$/ month plan starts with Unlimited fields, All upload sources, Automatic malware scanning, Up to 200MB file size and Retention period up to 3 months.
Benefits of Using UploadKit Element?
A UploadKit Element includes Accept files from phones, computers, Facebook, Instagram and more; customers preview, auto-enhance, rotate, sharpen and crop images; automatically syncing uploaded files to your Google Drive for faster order handling, Attach file fields to collections, products or even individual variants and automatically scans all files for malware and blocks viruses and trojans.
Who is currently in partnership with UploadKit?
Instagram, Google Photos, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Facebook
