Overview
The file_picker_web package provides a web platform implementation for the file_picker plugin, enabling users to select files via the browser interface. It supports streaming file data directly from the browser and loading files into the application with ease. Designed for seamless integration in Flutter web apps, it ensures consistent file handling across different browsers. The package is part of the broader file_picker ecosystem and focuses on web-specific functionality like file input handling and stream-based reading.
Use cases
- Web-based file uploads
- Streaming file content without full download
- Integrating file selection in web forms
- Loading files for processing or preview
- Supporting multiple file types in web apps
Key features
- Browser file selection
- File streaming support
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Lightweight web integration
- Simple API for file loading
Suitable for
- Flutter web applications needing file input
- Apps requiring real-time file streaming
- Developers using the file_picker plugin on web
- Projects involving file previews or uploads
- Web apps targeting desktop and mobile browsers
Considerations
- Requires file_picker core package
- Limited to web platform
- May require browser permission handling
- Depends on browser's file input capabilities
- No native file system access