This happens when uploading audio with high-quality (i.e. large) files. Every so often they’re too large and the upload will fail. When this happens, there is just a large x in a red circle, but no other information. If I’m uploading just one file, this isn’t a big deal. But if I’m uploading a bunch…

I’m pretty sure I implemented some changes on this front. When you try to add a file that’s over 20 MB or not in a format we recognize it should show you a popup. I’m pretty sure I also made it so the filename still shows even if you get past that and still get the red exclamation point, but if anyo…

Just to clarify, you’re talking about https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/upload , right? Not one of the mobile apps?

Since it’s audio files they referenced, I assume so, and updated the topic to reflect web. Same issue with very large image files. [image]

Yes! I apologize for the delay. I didn’t notice the notification you responded. As bouteloua said, it’s a large file issue. It’s very easy to hit the limit when recording high-quality audio and I will have to split my files up into multiple smaller files. Sorry for the mixup!

When a file fails on upload, please include the file name in error image

Feature Requests

edgarallenhoopoe May 4, 2019, 12:23am 6

It’s fixed! You’re right. I didn’t realize how old the post was!

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When a file fails on upload, please include the file name in error image

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