# Attachments

UpNote Premium allows you to insert files of any type into your notes, including PDFs, Word documents, text files, videos, and more (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, MP4, etc.).

**UpNote limits each file upload to less than 20MB.** 

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### How to insert attachments

#### On Desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux)

1. Open your note.
2. Click the **Insert** button in the formatting bar at the bottom of the editor.
3. Select **Insert File**.
   * Or use the shortcut **Cmd + O** (Mac) / **Ctrl + O** (Windows & Linux).
4. Choose the file you want to attach from Finder/Explorer.

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Your file will appear in the note as an attachment and will sync across your devices.

#### On Mobile (iOS & Android)

1. Open your note.
2. Tap the **Insert** (＋) button in the formatting bar.
3. Select **Attachments**.
4. Choose the file you want to insert.

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### How to Edit an Attachment

#### **On Desktop**

1. Click the attachment inside your note.
2. It will open in your system’s default viewer or editor (e.g., Preview, Word, Acrobat).
3. Make your edits.
4. Save the document (**Cmd + S** on Mac / **Ctrl + S** on Windows or Linux).
5. Return to UpNote — your changes will be detected and synced.

#### **On Mobile**

1. Tap the attachment to open it in your device’s viewer or editor.
2. Make your edits using the in-built app tools.
3. Tap **Done** (or your app’s save option).
4. Return to UpNote — the updated file will sync automatically.

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### Tips

* If you need to store large files, we recommend uploading them to a cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox and inserting the link into UpNote. On desktop, you can also [link to local files](https://help.getupnote.com/write-and-edit/add-content-to-your-notes/link-to-internal-files-and-folders) stored on your device if you prefer not to upload them.
* When inserting a PDF on desktop, you can view it [inline](https://help.getupnote.com/write-and-edit/add-content-to-your-notes/preview-pdf-files) within the editor for quick reading.

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### FAQs

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<summary>Why is each file capped at 20MB?</summary>

To keep syncing fast and to manage server costs efficiently, each attachment is limited to **20 MB**. This helps us maintain an affordable Premium plan while continuing to support unlimited attachments. We will continue evaluating whether this limit can be increased in the future.

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<summary>Is there a limit on the total number of attachments?</summary>

There is currently no limit on the number of attachments you can add across your notes.\
However, we will continue monitoring server usage and may adjust limits if necessary.

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<summary>Can I view attachments offline?</summary>

Attachments are downloaded on demand to save storage and bandwidth (especially on mobile).

* If you have opened the attachment before, it remains available offline.
* If you have never opened the attachment, you will need an internet connection to download it the first time.

**Download all attachments for offline use (Desktop only)**

If you want full offline access to your attachments:

1. Go to **Settings → Backup**.
2. Enable **Backup attachments**.
3. Click **Backup now**.

This downloads all attachments to your device as part of your backup data.

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