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File Attachments

File blocks let you attach downloadable documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other files to your tags.

Adding Files​

Upload from Device​

  1. Click + → File
  2. Click Upload or drag and drop
  3. Select a file from your device
  4. File uploads and appears in your tag

Drag and Drop​

  1. Drag a file from your computer
  2. Drop it into the editor
  3. File block is created automatically

Multiple Files​

  1. Click + → File
  2. Select multiple files (Ctrl/Cmd + click)
  3. Each file becomes a separate block

Supported File Types​

tagd-ai accepts most common file types:

Documents​

  • PDF (.pdf)
  • Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
  • Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx)
  • Text files (.txt)
  • Rich Text (.rtf)

Archives​

  • ZIP (.zip)
  • RAR (.rar)
  • 7-Zip (.7z)
  • TAR (.tar, .tar.gz)

Data​

  • CSV (.csv)
  • JSON (.json)
  • XML (.xml)

Other​

  • Most common file types are supported
  • Executable files (.exe, .app) are blocked
  • Some file types may be scanned for security

File Size Limits​

PlanMax Per FileTotal Storage
Free10 MB100 MB
Pro100 MB1 GB

File Block Display​

File blocks show:

  • File icon - Based on file type
  • File name - Original filename
  • File size - In KB, MB, or GB
  • Download button - Click to download

File Options​

Click ⋮ on a file block:

Rename​

Change the display name:

  1. Click Rename
  2. Enter new name
  3. Original file extension preserved

Replace​

Upload a new version:

  1. Click Replace
  2. Upload new file
  3. Same block, updated content

Delete​

Remove the file:

  1. Click Delete
  2. Confirm removal
  3. File is permanently deleted

PDF Preview​

PDF files have special handling:

Inline Preview​

PDFs can display inline:

  1. Click ⋮ → Show Preview
  2. First page appears in the tag
  3. Click to open full viewer

PDF Viewer​

Clicking a PDF opens the viewer:

  • Page navigation
  • Zoom controls
  • Download option
  • Fullscreen mode

Disable Preview​

  1. Click ⋮ → Hide Preview
  2. Shows as standard file block

File Descriptions​

Add context to your files:

  1. Click on the file block
  2. Click Add Description
  3. Type a brief explanation
  4. Description appears below the file

Example:

📄 Installation_Guide_v2.pdf (2.4 MB)
Step-by-step setup instructions for Model X-500

Download Tracking​

Track file downloads:

  1. Go to tag Analytics
  2. View File Downloads section
  3. See download counts per file

Available metrics:

  • Total downloads
  • Unique downloaders
  • Download timing
  • Device types

Security Options​

Password Protection​

Protect file downloads:

  1. Click ⋮ → Require Password
  2. Set a password
  3. Viewers must enter password to download

Watermarking​

For PDFs (Pro feature):

  1. Click ⋮ → Add Watermark
  2. Configure watermark text
  3. Downloaded PDFs include watermark

Organizing Files​

Multiple Files in One Tag​

Group related files:

📁 Product Documentation
  📄 User Manual.pdf
  📄 Quick Start Guide.pdf
  📄 Warranty Card.pdf
  📄 Technical Specifications.xlsx

File Order​

Drag file blocks to reorder them within the tag.

Sections​

Use text blocks with headings to create file sections:

## Installation
📄 Installation Guide.pdf
📄 System Requirements.txt

## Troubleshooting
📄 FAQ.pdf
📄 Known Issues.txt

Version Control​

Replacing Files​

When you replace a file:

  • Same block, new content
  • Old file is removed
  • Download count resets

Versioning with Names​

Include version in filename:

  • Manual_v1.0.pdf
  • Manual_v1.1.pdf
  • Manual_v2.0.pdf

Best Practices​

File Naming​

  • Use descriptive names
  • Include version numbers if applicable
  • Avoid special characters
  • Keep names reasonably short

Organization​

  • Group related files together
  • Use sections with headings
  • Add descriptions for context
  • Limit files per tag (5-10 recommended)

User Experience​

  • Use common formats (PDF for documents)
  • Optimize file sizes
  • Provide descriptions
  • Consider mobile users (large files = slow)

Troubleshooting​

Upload Failed​

  • Check file size limits
  • Verify file type is supported
  • Check internet connection
  • Try a different browser

Can't Download​

  • Verify you have view permission
  • Check if password protected
  • Try a different browser
  • Check internet connection

File Corrupted​

  • Re-upload the original file
  • Verify the source file is valid
  • Try a different file format

Slow Downloads​

  • Large files take time
  • Check internet connection
  • Consider compressing files
  • Split into smaller files if possible

Storage Management​

Monitor your storage usage:

  1. Go to Account → Storage
  2. View usage by tag
  3. See largest files
  4. Delete unused files to free space

Next Steps​