File types, limits, and upload rules

Use this reference to confirm supported file types, upload limits, scanning behavior, and common upload outcomes for Evidence Record submissions.

Supported file types

Use supported business evidence formats when uploading attachments.

Common office and image files

These examples represent common supported categories.

  • Text files, including .txt

  • PDF files

  • Image files, including .png, .jpeg, and .jpg

  • Excel files, including .xls and .xlsx

  • Word files, including .doc and .docx

  • PowerPoint files, including .ppt and .pptx

  • Email files, including .msg and .eml

  • Log files, including .log

  • Other supported evidence file types

Security scanning behavior

All uploads are scanned before they are available for submission.

Warning

Do not submit an Evidence Record while uploads or scans are still in progress.

Upload limits

Apply these limits during file selection and upload attempts.

Per-file limit

Each uploaded file has a strict size limit.

Per-record limits

Total file count in a record depends on configured limits.

Per-upload batch limits

Each upload attempt is constrained by count and combined size.

Limit Rule
Per file Up to 500 MB per file
Per upload attempt Up to 30 files at a time
Per upload attempt Up to 3 GB total per attempt
Per record Up to 256 files per Evidence Record

Common upload messages

Use these messages to diagnose upload failures quickly.

Message and action mapping

Follow the expected user action for each message.

Situation Expected message
File exceeds 500 MB This file exceeds the 500 MB limit. Upload a smaller file.
Too many files in one attempt Upload up to 30 files at a time.
Upload batch exceeds 3 GB This upload exceeds the 3 GB limit per attempt. Remove files and try again.
Record reached file limit You've reached the maximum number of files allowed for this evidence record.
Invalid file format This file could not be uploaded due to invalid file format. Try a different file.
Security scan failed This file failed the security scan and wasn't added.

Tip

Upload the smallest complete evidence set first, then add supplemental files if needed.