# How to use Attachments in Orca Scan

Adding attachments to your Orca Scan sheets is a powerful way to manage documents like invoices, product manuals, or presentations. With Attachment Fields, you can easily upload and manage different types of documents directly within your Orca Scan sheets.

## How to Add an Attachment Field

You can add a Attachment Field in Orca Scan using either the mobile app or the web app. Follow the steps below for your preferred method:

### How to Add a Attachment Field via the Mobile App

1. Scan a barcode or tap to edit an item in the list  
2. Tap the cog icon next to any of the fields  
3. Click **Add new field**  
4. Enter a name for your new field  
5. Set the data type to **Attachment**  
6. Tap **Save** to add the field

After adding the field, refresh the mobile app. You can now scan a barcode (or tap an item) to add an attachment.

### How to Add an Attachment Field via the Web App

1. Right-click on a column and select **Add Column**  
2. Enter a name for your new column  
3. Set the data type to **Attachment**  
4. Click **Add** to create the column

Your Attachment Field is now ready for use.

## How to Use Attachments

After adding an Attachment Field, you can easily attach your files from both the mobile app and web app:

### How to Use an Attachment Field on Mobile

1. Tap the Attachment Field to add a file  
2. Choose a file from your document library or cloud storage  
3. Save and close the field

Tap on the attachment field to upload your files

### How to use an Attachment Field on the Web

1. Click on the Attachment Field in the desired row  
2. Select **Tap to upload an attachment**  
3. Choose a file from your desktop or drag-and-drop it into the field  
4. Press **Upload**  
5. Save and exit

## Supported Attachment Types

Orca Scan supports a variety of file types that can be uploaded as attachments. These include:

| **Category** | **File Types**         |
| ------------ | ---------------------- |
| **Documents** | `.doc`, `.docx`, `.txt` |
| **Spreadsheets** | `.csv`, `.xls`, `.xlsx` |
| **Presentations** | `.ppt`, `.pptx`       |
| **PDFs**      | `.pdf`                 |
| **Videos**    | `.mp4`                 |

## How to View Attachments

Attachments uploaded to an Attachment field can be viewed from both the mobile app and the web app:

### Viewing Attachments on Mobile

1. Open the item containing the Attachment Field  
2. Tap on the field to open or download the attachment

### Viewing Attachments on Web

1. Locate the Attachment field in the desired row  
2. Click the magnifying glass icon next to the field to open

## Exporting Attachments

When you export a sheet containing attachments, the files will be shown as URLs in the exported file. Simply click the URL to view or download the attachment.

Your attachment will show as a URL on the export

## Questions about Attachment Fields?

We’re always happy to help, chat with us live or drop us an [email.](mailto:hello@orcascan.com)

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