How to attach a file in a note
Just about anything can be attached to a note, including files, images, and audio. You can even attach snapshots taken with your phone or desktop computer's camera.
What kinds of files can I put into Evernote?
- Scanned contracts
- Spreadsheets and presentations
- Forms and other documents
- Scanned receipts
- Photographs
- Logos and other images for your business
- and more!
How do I attach a file?
Any type of file can be attached to a note, as long as the total size of the note with attachments included does not exceed the note size limit of your account. To attach a file, follow the steps for your operating system below.
More about Evernote system limits
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Mac
Find the file that you wish to attach, then drag and drop the file onto:
- An existing note to add the file as an attachment.
- A notebook or the Evernote icon to create a new note with the file attached.
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Windows
Find the file that you wish to attach, then drag and drop the file onto:
- An existing note to add the file as an attachment.
- A notebook or the Evernote icon to create a new note with the file attached.
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iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
- Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
- Tap the green square plus button or a paperclip icon.
- Tap Attach File to capture a new photo from your device or tap Add from Photos to attach an image from your photo gallery.
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Android
- Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
- Tap the Paperclip icon then select the type of attachment you wish to add.
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Web
- Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
- Drag and drop the file from your computer onto the note body or click on the blue plus sign icon in the note editor and select Attachment to manually attach a file.
Older version of Evernote Web:- Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
- Drag the image from your computer into the note body or use the paperclip icon in the note editor to manually attach a file.
Attach multiple types of content to a single note
When you select or tap to edit your note, select to attach different types of content to a note:
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Attach files of any kind
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Add checkboxes
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Add bulleted and numbered lists
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Add photos from your camera roll
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Take a photo with your camera or webcam
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Record audio
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