Where does the browser store the file URL when we fill Input type File?

Question

While filling a text input we can see whatever we type there.

But when we put files, we don't see anything. Where does the browser store that URL (of Local host)?

I've tried Inspect tool but couldn't find anything.

Is there any way to change the File URL using Inspect Tool?

Answer 1

no way: to avoid security issue (you can only get file provided by user, you cannot change it)...

however, input type file doesn't send the file url to server on submit, but the file content (as blob)...

Answer 2

it should be possible, but would require some server sided code...

Answer 3

Sir,
I'm thinking about to upload youtube videos through URL. (from DropBox)

Is that possible?

Or maybe using APIs!

Answer 4

Thank You SIR.