Browser Support
The accept attribute is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer and Safari.
Definition and Usage
The accept attribute specifies the types of files that the server accepts (that can be submitted through a file upload).
Note: The accept attribute can only be used with <input type="file">.
Tip: Do not use this attribute as a validation tool. File uploads should be validated on the server.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
None.
Syntax
<input accept="audio/*|video/*|image/*|MIME_type" />
Tip: To specify more than one value, separate the values with a comma (e.g. <input accept="audio/*,video/*,image/*" />.
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| audio/* | All sound files are accepted |
| video/* | All video files are accepted |
| image/* | All image files are accepted |
| MIME_type | A valid MIME type, with no parameters. Look at IANA MIME types for a complete list of standard MIME types |