Get file path through type=file [duplicate]

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I have an html element input type file. I am getting the multiple file names using this code:

<input id="inputAddVideo" onchange="AddVideo(this.id)" type="file" name="upload" multiple/>

 var files = $('input[type="file"]')[0].files;
    for (var i = 0; i < files.length; i++) {
        alert('path: ' + files[i].path);
        var filename = files[i].name.split('.');
}

Now at the same time, how can I retrieve path of each file using javascript?

By path you mean the path of the file on the user's computer? — Benjamin Gruenbaum
– Benjamin Gruenbaum, Commented Mar 11, 2013 at 15:41
So, is there any way I can make playlist through javascript. I want to select file whether it is through my root folder. I want to get file paths ? — user1844205
– user1844205, Commented Mar 11, 2013 at 15:45

Graham · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-11 15:42:32Z

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You won't be able to access this via JavaScript; as a security precaution the browser will expose the file name to you, but nothing else about the local file system.

answered Mar 11, 2013 at 15:42

Graham

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user1844205 Over a year ago

I have done some searching to upload a file to a specific folder. But when I click submit button, it does not upload the file <form enctype="multipart/form-data" action="/VideoFiles/" method="post"> <input id="inputAddVideo" onchange="AddVideo(this.id)" type="file" name="upload" multiple="multiple"/> <input type="submit"/> </form>

Oded · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-11 15:41:57Z

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You can't.

This is a built in security measure by the browser creators, so private information about local file paths cannot be seen.

answered Mar 11, 2013 at 15:41

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