<p>Share your work and collaborate more effectively by adding files to Twist.</p>
<h2>Upload a file from your device</h2>
<div data-platforms="">
<div data-platform="web mac windows-10">
<ol>
<li>Click the <strong>paperclip icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or to the right of your message.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Upload from computer</strong>.</li>
<li>Select the files you want to share.</li>
<li>The selected files will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
<div class="box-tip">You can also drag and drop a file into the conversation or paste an image directly into the comment or message field.</div>
</div>
<div data-platform="android">
<p><strong>Add a file:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>paperclip icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or message.</li>
<li>Select whether you want to upload your file from <strong>Dropbox</strong>, <strong>OneDrive</strong> or <strong>File Manager</strong>.</li>
<li>Tap on the file you want to add.</li>
<li>The file will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Add an image:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>image icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or message.</li>
<li>Tap on the file you want to add.</li>
<li>The file will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Add a new picture or video:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>camera icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or message.</li>
<li>Take a picture or record a video.</li>
<li>The picture or video you’ve created will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="ios">
<p><strong>Add a file:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>paperclip icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or message.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Dropbox</strong> or <strong>Files</strong>.</li>
<li>Tap on the file you want to attach.</li>
<li>The selected file will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Add an image:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>image icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or message.</li>
<li>Tap on the file you want to attach.</li>
<li>The selected file will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Add a new picture or video:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Tap the <strong>camera icon</strong> in the bottom left of your comment or message.</li>
<li>Take a picture or record a video.</li>
<li>The selected file will be uploaded and attached to your comment or message.</li>
</ol>
</div>
</div>
<h2>Share files from Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive</h2>
<p>Collaborate on any file from these file management tools:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/articles/360004760180" target="_self">Share <strong>Google Drive</strong> files in Twist </a></li>
<li><a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/articles/360004787539" target="_self">Share <strong>Dropbox</strong> files in Twist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/articles/360004763000" target="_self">Share <strong>OneDrive</strong> files in Twist</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Share a Twist file</h2>
<p><span>Copy and share the link to a file added to Twist</span>:</p>
<div data-platforms="">
<div data-platform="web windows-10">
<ol>
<li>Hover over the file.</li>
<li>Click the <strong>three dots icon</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Copy link</strong>.</li>
<li>Share this link with any of your team members in a thread or a message.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="mac">
<ol>
<li>Right-click on the file.</li>
<li>Select <strong> Copy Link to Attachment</strong>.</li>
<li>Share this link with any of your team members in a thread or a message.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="android">
<ol>
<li>Long press on the file.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Copy link</strong>.</li>
<li>Share this link with any of your team members in a thread or a message.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="ios">
<ol>
<li>Tap on the file to open it.</li>
<li>Tap <strong>Copy Link</strong>.</li>
<li>Share this link with any of your team members in a thread or a message.</li>
</ol>
</div>
</div>
<h2><strong>Download a file added to Twist</strong></h2>
<p>Download any file you and your team have added to Twist and store it on your device:</p>
<div data-platforms="">
<div data-platform="web windows-10">
<ol>
<li>Hover over the file.</li>
<li>Click the <strong>download icon</strong>.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="mac">Simply click on the file to start the download.</div>
<div data-platform="android">
<ol>
<li>Long press on the file you want to download.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Download attachment</strong>.</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div data-platform="ios">
<ol>
<li>Tap the file to open it.</li>
<li>Tap the <strong>share icon</strong> on the top right.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Save Image</strong> or <strong>Save to Files</strong>.</li>
</ol>
</div>
</div>
<h2>
<a name="#FAQ"></a>FAQ</h2>
<div data-accordion="">
<h4>Is there a file size limit for attachments?</h4>
<p>Yes. There is a 100MB file size limit for attachments and a 10MB file size attachment limit when <a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/articles/115003653609">forwarding emails to Twist</a>.</p>
<h4>Is there a file storage limit?</h4>
<p>When using the Free plan of Twist, the storage limit is 5GB. If your team is using the <a href="https://twistapp.com/pricing">Twist Unlimited</a> plan, you’ll have unlimited file storage.</p>
<h4>What types of files can I upload to Twist?</h4>
<p>Below is a full list of the types of files you can upload to Twist:</p>
<ul>
<li>.gif</li>
<li>.jpeg</li>
<li>.jpg</li>
<li>.mov</li>
<li>.mp4</li>
<li>.png</li>
<li>.csv</li>
<li>.docx</li>
<li>.fodg</li>
<li>.fodp</li>
<li>.fods</li>
<li>.fodt</li>
<li>.gz</li>
<li>.log</li>
<li>.md</li>
<li>.odf</li>
<li>.odg</li>
<li>.odp</li>
<li>.ods</li>
<li>.odt</li>
<li>.pdf</li>
<li>.pptx</li>
<li>.txt</li>
<li>.xls</li>
<li>.xlsx</li>
<li>.zip</li>
</ul>
</div>

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