PROBLEM

Unable to add attachments to features in ArcGIS Online

Last Published: November 28, 2023

Description

In ArcGIS Online Map Viewer, attempting to add attachments such as images or PDF files to features in a hosted feature layer fails, and returns the following error message:

Error:   
Something went wrong. Error adding the attachment. Please try again.
The error message is displayed in Map Viewer.

Attempting to add the attachments in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer Classic also fails and the following error message is returned:

Error:   
Upload Failed.
The error message is displayed in Map Viewer Classic in the Photos and Files dialog box.

In some cases, the following error message is returned instead for ArcGIS Online Map Viewer Classic:

Error:   
File type is not supported.
The error message is displayed in Map Viewer Classic in the Photos and Files dialog box.

Cause

The size of the attachment is larger than 10 MB. In ArcGIS Online, each file attached to individual features in a hosted feature layer must not exceed the maximum size of 10 MB. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Allow attachments for more information.

Solution or Workaround

To solve the issue, refer to How To: Attach files larger than 10 MB to features in ArcGIS Online to add attachments in ArcGIS Online.

Article ID: 000031517

Software:
  • ArcGIS Online

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