Why a form works better than a shared folder
A public “anyone can edit” Drive folder lets anyone see, rename or delete everyone else's uploads. Google Forms' own File upload question avoids that, but requires every guest to sign in to a Google Account (Google Help). A NoLoginUpload form gives you the best of both: guests can only add files, and only you see the folder.
A guest photo form
Suggested setup
- Questions
- Your name (optional) · Which part of the event? (dropdown) · Your photos (Short answer → upload) · Permission to share (checkbox)
- Allowed file types
.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.heic,.mp4,.mov– iPhones often save photos as HEIC- Files per question
- Up to 10
- Folder name
{Which part of the event?} – {Your name} – {time}- File name
{Your name} {n}
Tips for events
- Print a QR code of your NoLoginUpload link on table cards, race bibs or the conference screen.
- Mind file sizes. Phone videos get large quickly. Free allows files up to 25 MB each; Pro allows up to 1 GB per file. Uploads go to Drive in chunks with a progress bar.
- Ask for permission. If you plan to publish photos, add a consent checkbox and respect people who'd rather not appear online.
- Check your Drive storage. Files count against your own Google Drive quota, so make sure there's room before a big event.
On the Free plan you get 20 responses a month and files up to 25 MB each. Pro ($4/month billed yearly, or $6 month-to-month) removes the response limit and allows files up to 1 GB each. Files always count against your Google Drive storage – we don't store them. See pricing.