How to Upload Images in Laravel with Validation

Image upload is a feature found in almost every web application — profile photos, article thumbnails, products, and more. Laravel provides a clean and secure way to handle it. This article covers image upload from the form to displaying it, complete with validation.

Step 1: Prepare the Upload Form

The upload form must use enctype="multipart/form-data":

<form action="/upload" method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data">
    @csrf
    <input type="file" name="image">
    <button type="submit">Upload</button>
</form>

Step 2: Validate the File in the Controller

Always validate the file type and size for security — never trust user input:

public function store(Request $request)
{
    $request->validate([
        'image' => 'required|image|mimes:jpg,jpeg,png,webp|max:2048', // max 2MB
    ]);

    // store in storage/app/public/uploads
    $path = $request->file('image')->store('uploads', 'public');

    // save $path to the database if needed
    return back()->with('success', 'Image uploaded successfully!');
}

The image rule ensures the file is really an image, mimes restricts the formats, and max:2048 limits the size (in kilobytes).

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How to Upload Images in Laravel with Validation

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