Preview Uploaded Files from Form Responses Instantly

07 Feb 2025
Elizabeth Long
Preview Uploaded Files from Form Responses Instantly

You can now preview uploaded form attachments before downloading—directly from your response table.

Managing documents like resumes, signed agreements, or intake forms just got more efficient. With this update, Whippy now offers an enhanced file preview experience for files submitted through forms. No more instant downloads—just click to view, then decide if you want to download.

What’s New?

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    Preview Modal for Uploaded Files
    Clicking a file name in the Form Responses table now opens a clean preview modal instead of triggering a download.

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    Supports All Common File Types
    The preview modal works with all file formats supported on the Attachments page, with built-in download and copy-link options.

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    Readable File Sizes
    File size is now displayed in friendly units (B, KB, MB) for quick evaluation.

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    Improved File UI
    Cleaner layout, consistent icons, and underlined filenames with ellipsis handling for long names.

Why This Matters

Whether you’re hiring, onboarding, or collecting signatures, this feature helps you:

🕒 Save time by previewing files before downloading

👁️ Quickly review form attachments in-app

📂 Keep workflows clean and intuitive, especially in high-volume form submissions

It’s a small change that delivers big improvements in document management, response accuracy, and user experience.

Explore how this fits into your workflow via our Forms and Automations tools.

Ideal For:

  • Recruiters reviewing uploaded resumes
  • Admins managing contract or waiver submissions
  • Support teams processing intake forms
  • Anyone using Whippy to automate document collection