Filestack Technical Glossary
Comprehensive reference for Filestack platform architecture and services
File Picker
User Interface
Filestack’s customizable upload widget that provides users with multiple options for selecting files, including local files, cloud storage, and web sources.
Architecture
The File Picker is a customizable, front-end UI widget that serves as the primary user-facing component of the Uploads service. It’s a low-code solution designed to be seamlessly integrated into web and mobile applications.
Supported Sources (20+)
- Local device storage
- Cloud services: Google Drive, Dropbox, Box
- Social media: Instagram, Facebook
- Email: Gmail attachments
- Web search and URL import
- Real-time camera capture
SDK Availability
- JavaScript (vanilla and framework-specific)
- React and Angular components
- iOS (Swift) and Android native SDKs
Workflow Integration
Can be configured to automatically trigger Workflows upon upload by attaching a workflow ID to the uploader’s configuration options.
📚 Filestack Documentation
Learn more about File Picker in the official Filestack documentation: