What is the best solution in Webflow for allowing applicants to upload a video file larger than the 10MB limit for single-file uploads?

Webflow has a 10MB file size limit for file uploads via Forms, so to accept larger video files, you'll need to use an external upload service.

1. Use an External File Upload Service

• Integrate a third-party service like Uploadcare, Filestack, Tally, or Typeform to handle large video uploads.
• These platforms let users upload files directly to their servers, bypassing Webflow’s file limits.
• They offer file size configurations well above 10MB and support direct links to uploaded files.

2. Embed the File Upload Widget in Webflow

• Copy the embed code from your third-party platform (e.g., Uploadcare’s widget).
• In Webflow, drag an Embed element into your form section and paste the integration code.
• Ensure the form captures a link to the uploaded file (e.g., using a hidden input field or redirect logic).

3. Use Automation to Send Upload Data

• Connect the upload form to Zapier, Make (Integromat), or custom backend logic.
• Automatically create application records using services like Airtable or Google Sheets while referencing the video upload URL.
• Optionally, connect to cloud storage like Amazon S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

4. Link Back Upload Info to Applicant

• Include metadata or form fields that tie the upload to the user (e.g., email or name).
• This is critical for matching the uploaded video to the correct applicant in follow-up processes.

Summary

To accept video files larger than 10MB in Webflow, embed a third-party file upload service like Uploadcare or Filestack, then capture the uploaded file’s URL using Webflow forms and automation tools like Zapier. This method bypasses Webflow’s native limitations while maintaining a seamless user experience.