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

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.
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.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
1. Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
2. Tap the green square plus button or a paperclip icon.
3. Tap Attach File to capture a new photo from your device or tap Add from Photos to attach an image from your photo gallery.
Android
1. Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
2. Tap the Paperclip icon then select the type of attachment you wish to add.
Web
The new Evernote Web:
1. Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
2. 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:
1. Open the note to which you wish to attach a file.
2. Drag the image from your computer into the note body or use the paperclip icon in the note editor to manually attach a file.