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How to Programmatically Send a Multipart File Request in Angular

When developing applications with Angular, you may encounter the need to upload files to a server. One common approach for file uploads is to use multipart/form-data, which allows you to send files effectively. If you’ve tried sending files using Angular and faced issues where the backend doesn’t receive the file as expected, you’re not alone. This guide will guide you step-by-step on how to resolve this problem.

The Problem: Sending Files in Angular

You may find yourself in a situation where you want to upload an image file to a server endpoint. Using tools like Postman, you can easily send files as multipart requests. However, when implementing the file upload in Angular, you might notice that the file is not being sent properly, and the backend receives no file data. The common approach would look something like this:

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Unfortunately, this code snippet may lead to the backend receiving an [object Object] rather than the actual file data.

Understanding the Issue

The key issue here lies in how files are read and appended to the FormData object. Using fs.readFileSync reads the file contents into a string, but what you need is to create a proper file object in JavaScript that can be sent along with your multipart request.

The Solution: Create a File Object

To ensure that your file is sent correctly, you will need to convert the read file contents into a File object. Here's how to do it:

Step-by-Step Process

Read the File Contents: Instead of using utf8, just read the file normally.

Create a File Object: Use the File constructor to create a file object from the contents.

Append to FormData: Add the created file object to your FormData instance.

Here’s the corrected code:

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Sending the Request

Now that you have the file correctly formatted, you can proceed to send the request as follows:

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Conclusion

By correctly generating a File object from the uploaded image data, you ensure that the backend server receives the file as intended. This simple workaround addresses the common issue where files appear as [object Object] in your requests.

If you follow the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to seamlessly upload files using Angular's HTTP client. Always remember to check the backend to confirm that the file is being received correctly by the server!

Implement this solution in your Angular application, and enhance your file upload capabilities today.