rename file that user uploads javascript

Question

I have the following html on a form:

<input type="file" name="uploadField" />

When users click on the browse button they can select any file but I want to rename the file using the value of another field on the form

I have a submit button. Can I do it here?

you cannot deal with file to be uploaded with js what so ever — Muhammad Bekette
– Muhammad Bekette, Commented May 15, 2013 at 15:52
if u are using php for the server side language u want somthing like php.net/manual/en/function.rename.php functions — underscore
– underscore, Commented May 15, 2013 at 15:55

Darin Dimitrov · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-15 15:53:25Z

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Can I do it here?

No, for security reasons you have no control of this on the client. You can rename the file on the server when it gets uploaded.

answered May 15, 2013 at 15:53

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Kamil · Accepted Answer · 2018-04-16 11:30:41Z

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I know the question is old but if anyone is still struggling with similar problem, please try to use append() or set() method of the FormData.

answered Apr 16, 2018 at 11:30

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Muhammad Bekette · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-15 15:54:06Z

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for security reasons you cannot do such thing i.e. manipulate multipart file or file to be uploaded do that on server

answered May 15, 2013 at 15:54

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