Learn the Easiest Way to Upload & Download PDFs with PHP & MySQL!

In this video, I'm going to show you how to upload and download PDF files using PHP and MySQL. This is a useful tip if you need to upload or download a lot of PDF files from a server.

If you're looking to improve your PHP and MySQL skills, then this is the video for you! I'll show you how to upload and download PDF files using these two programming languages, and by the end of the video you'll be able to do this on your own!

The tutorial will be divided into two parts:

Part 1 - Uploading PDF files to the server:
Firstly, you will learn how to create a form with HTML and Bootstrap framework that will allow you to select a PDF file from your local machine and upload it to the server. Then, you will learn how to store the uploaded PDF file in a separate folder on the server and save the corresponding data in the MySQL database. You will also learn how to handle errors and prevent users from uploading invalid files.

Part 2 - Downloading PDF files from the server:
In the second part of the tutorial, you will learn how to display all the uploaded PDF files on a webpage using PHP and MySQL. You will create a download button for each PDF file which, when clicked, will download the corresponding file from the server to the local machine. You will also learn how to handle errors and display appropriate messages to the user.

Throughout the tutorial, we will be using HTML, Bootstrap framework, PHP, and MySQL to build the functionality. The tutorial is designed for beginners who want to learn how to handle PDF files on a server using PHP and MySQL. By the end of the tutorial, you will have a solid understanding of the file handling process and be able to upload and download PDF files like a pro.

So, if you want to take your PHP and MySQL skills to the next level and learn how to handle PDF files, then this tutorial is for you!

[Batman_]

can u add a search button for searching a particular pdf

[kusnansaja]

I have try that tutorial and success, thank you Tejas. But I still need one more with pdf. Could you make a modification to change download button with link to open pdf file using bootstrap's modal?

[luckymishra]

Here is lot off videos for upload pdf file to a database, but if you know than can you tell me how upload pdf data to database.

[lombizrak]

Great and all, but where's the code?