How to attach files & screenshots

Attaching files to a ClickUp task keeps everything in one place. Instead of emailing a screenshot or a document separately, you can attach it directly to the task it relates to. This guide shows you how, on desktop and mobile.

What you'll need

A ClickUp account (see Getting your ClickUp invite)
The file you want to attach, saved on your device

Where attachments live on a task

When you open a task, you'll see an Attachments section. It's found:

In the main (left) part of the task, below the description, alongside sections like subtasks and checklists
By scrolling down to it, or by clicking the quick link on the task, which jumps straight to it

Files attached here are associated with the whole task. You can also attach a file directly to an individual comment: useful when your file relates to a specific point in the conversation. Files attached to comments also show up in the Attachments section.

How to attach a file

Drag and drop is the fastest method on a desktop computer.

Open the task you want to add a file to.

Find your file in a Finder window (Mac) or File Explorer window (Windows). Resize the windows so you can see both ClickUp and your file at the same time.

Click and hold your file, then drag it onto the left side of the task, where the description and Attachments section are.

Wait for the upload to finish. Once it's done, your file shows in the Attachments section.

To attach a file to a comment instead, drop it on the right side of the task, where the comments are. ClickUp adds it to a new comment.

Tips for great attachments

Do this

Name your files clearly before attaching: homepage-hero-v2.jpg is much more helpful than image001.jpg
Include a comment explaining what the file shows, especially for screenshots
Attach screenshots at full resolution. Don't resize them before sending

Avoid this

Attaching files to the wrong task: double-check the task title before you upload
Sending the same file over email AND attaching it to the task. Pick one place
Attaching very large videos: share those via a Google Drive link in a comment instead

How to take a screenshot

If you want to share something you're seeing on your screen, a screenshot is the fastest way.

Shift + Cmd + 4: click and drag to capture a selected area. By default the screenshot saves to your desktop.
Shift + Cmd + 3: capture the whole screen.
Shift + Cmd + 5: open the Screenshot app for more options.

Once you have your screenshot, attach it to the relevant task as described above.

Common questions

What file types can I attach?

Everyday files work, such as images, PDFs, and Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents. Once a file is attached, you can click it to preview it. To attach a whole folder, compress it into a ZIP file first. Each file can be up to 1 GB.

Can I remove an attachment I uploaded by mistake?

Yes. In the task's Attachments section, hover over the attachment, click the three dots (…), then click Delete. Deleted attachments can't be recovered from the Trash, so double-check first. Whether you can delete an attachment depends on your access to the task. If you can't, ask your project lead.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes. A single file can be up to 1 GB, and a task can hold up to 1,000 attachments. The total storage available to a workspace depends on its ClickUp plan. For most common files (screenshots, PDFs, and Office documents) you won't hit the limit. If you need to share a large video or a big asset file, paste a shared Google Drive or Dropbox link in a comment instead.

Can I attach a file to a comment instead of the task itself?

Yes, and that is often the better choice when the file is part of a specific discussion. Click the attachments icon while you're writing your comment, before you send it.

Someone asked me to attach a file but I can't find the attachment button.

Make sure you have the task open (not just hovering over it). If you're on mobile, tap into the task first. If you still can't find it, leave a comment describing what you're seeing and we'll help. Alternatively, email the file to support@chykalophia.com with the task name in the subject line.

Learn more

Add attachments to tasks (ClickUp Help Center)help.clickup.com