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userEvent.upload

userEvent.upload simulates selecting one or more files in a file input. Await it, then inspect the input's files collection.

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Syntax

upload(element: HTMLElement, fileOrFiles: File | File[]): Promise<void>

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  • @testing-library/user-event
  • userEvent.setup()
  • File
  • input.files
  • applyAccept
  • accept
  • multiple

Source: Utility APIs | Testing Library. Checked 2026-11-03.