Accessing the File Size of a stored image

help · 2022-06-23T12:57:04.527Z

Hi all,

It seems there’s no simple bubble dynamic data option to get the file size of an image/file.

The file size is clearly there as it can be viewed in the File Manager of the Editor, but there is no way to reference a stored image in the database and retrieve it’s file size. Lots of other options, but no size:

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Any idea on the best way to get this from a stored value?
It’s available when uploading a file to a pictureUploader element, but not from a stored file.

@Bubble @eve

Thanks in advance
Reece

Jici · 2022-06-23T13:15:17.485Z

From what I know it’s not available for Bubble storage.
Workaround
Sadly, Bubble API Connector doesn’t actually have a “head” request type. So you can use a GET request to the file url (set the type to text to avoid downloading the file again) and activate header. You will have the information about the file size in content-length header (in bytes). However, if the file is large, it may not work. I’ve never tested this.

help · 2022-06-23T13:20:13.887Z

Appreciate the suggestion @Jici - seems like a tricky workaround for something that should be really simple but ill give it a go for sure, @Bubble please can you make this easier for everyone?

bhavika.kaneria · 2022-06-23T16:16:28.677Z

Hey there! We would be more than happy to take a closer look at this - is it possible to submit a bug report to provide our bug investigations team with some additional context?

help · 2022-06-23T16:27:14.627Z

Hi there, it’s not really a bug, just a limitation, but happy to submit

help · 2022-06-23T16:43:27.110Z

@bhavika.kaneria I’ve just submitted a bug report - would appreciate a fast solution please

sydney22 · 2022-07-02T00:23:02.319Z

Hey @help, were you ever able to find a solution for this? What did Bubble support say?

help · 2022-07-02T17:54:56.531Z

They’ve said they are adding to their feature requests, so not ideal. No solution thus far

sydney22 · 2022-07-02T20:29:27.887Z

that’s…disappointing

help · 2022-07-02T23:18:42.227Z

Indeed. It’s blocking a critical part of my app as well but nothing I can do.

sydney22 · 2022-07-03T15:51:13.908Z

Same. Might have to go the JS route in the meantime.

help · 2022-07-05T15:46:29.284Z

If you find a solution please do let me know

Jici · 2022-07-05T21:48:04.275Z

I hope this will help

[FREE / RELEASED] Get File Info / Head REQUEST Plugins

Hi! A lot of users seem to look for a way to get file info. Here’s a plugin for that Plugin will: generate a Head Request to url and give back informations about a file. Content-Type Content-Length (in bytes) Last-Modified There’s one element that can be used to get file info or you can use action “Get file info”. Be aware that using element may lead to CORS issue. So better to use Action that will not have this issue. Demo here: Draweb - Plugins Feel free to send any question if you nee…

help · 2022-07-07T22:18:35.317Z

Amazing release thank you! Will set this up over the weekend. Appreciate it !

vence.naga · 2023-03-23T05:44:37.969Z

Hey guys

There is a way to get the file size.
When you upload an image or file, retrieve also the file size and save into database