Video Recording & File Upload

This question type can be used to collect images, video, images, documents, and even a screenshare.

Recording Video

To record a video as an answer in Voiceform, you need to use the "Video & File Upload" question type.

Steps to Set Up:

  1. After creating the question, navigate to the "Upload Properties" section in the right-side panel.
  2. Under "Allowed File Types", select the Video option.
  3. If you want to restrict users to recording only (no file uploads), uncheck the "Local File Upload" and "Screencast" options.
  4. Optionally, you can select "Hide Upload Button" to automatically upload the video after confirmation without requiring manual action.
A screenshot of the Upload Properties panel in a form configuration tool. The following options are visible: 'Local file upload' is unchecked, 'Camera' is checked, 'Screencast (desktop only)' is unchecked, and 'Hide upload button' is checked. The 'Allowed file types' dropdown is set to 'Videos.' The 'Files number limits' fields show a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 1.

Properties

Default fiel upload question properties screenshot

Local File Upload

  • Default State: Selected.
  • Description: Allows users to upload files directly from their device. If enabled, a button will appear on the question to facilitate local file uploads.

Camera

  • Default State: Selected.
  • Description: Enables the Camera button on the dashboard, allowing users to either record a video or take a picture.
    • If "Allowed File Types" is set to Images, users can only take pictures.
    • If "Allowed File Types" is set to Videos, users can only record videos.

Screencasting

  • Default State: Selected.
  • Description: Enables an option on the dashboard to record the screen.
    • Note: This option is available only on desktop devices.

Hide Upload Button

  • Default State: Unselected.
  • Description: If selected, the upload button will be hidden, and file uploads will proceed automatically after confirmation.

Allowed File Types

  • Default Option: All Files.
  • Available Options: Images, Videos, Documents, and Custom
  • If Custom is selected, you can specify supported file patterns.

File Number Limits

  • Default Option: Empty
  • Description: Allows you to set the required minimum and maximum number of files users can upload.