Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download Submitted Contact Form 7 Files in WordPress

Contact Form 7 is one of the most popular plugins for creating contact forms in WordPress. It's free, flexible and easy to use. However, one common issue that users face with Contact Form 7 is the inability to download the submitted files.

In this article, we'll show you how to download submitted files in Contact Form 7.

Step 1: Install and Activate Plugins

First, you need to install and activate two plugins: Contact Form 7 and Contact Form 7 Storage. Contact Form 7 Storage is an add-on plugin that allows you to store and manage all the submitted data from Contact Form 7.

Step 2: Create a Contact Form with File Upload Field

Next, create a Contact Form 7 form with a file upload field. To do this, go to Contact > Contact Forms and click Add New. Give your form a name and select the fields that you want to include.

To add a file upload field, click the File Upload button from the left-hand side of the screen and select the file that you want to upload.

Step 3: Enable File Storage for Contact Form 7

Open your Contact Form 7 form and go to the Storage section. Check the box that says "Store submissions in Contact Form 7 Storage". This will enable the storage of all the submitted data from your form.

Step 4: View and Download Submitted Files

Once your form is live and users start submitting their files, you can view and download the files from the Contact Form 7 Storage menu. Simply go to Contact > CF7 Storage and click on the form that you want to view.

Here, you'll see all the submitted data, including the uploaded files. Click on the file name to download it to your computer.

Conclusion

Contact Form 7 is a great tool for creating online forms, but it can be frustrating when you can't download submitted files. Fortunately, with the help of Contact Form 7 Storage plugin, you can easily store and manage all your submitted data and download the uploaded files anytime. Start collecting and managing your data like a pro with Contact Form 7 and Contact Form 7 Storage.