> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.proto.cx/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.proto.cx/docs/modules/ai-agents/workflows-and-actions/send-file.md).

# Send file

`Action` — Each sent file uses one [interaction](/docs/getting-started/interactions.md).

## What it does

Sends a predefined media or document attachment to the chat.

## When to use it

To share a file — a complaint form, a guidance document, or an image — as part of the scripted flow.

## Settings

| Setting         | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **File format** | The format for the filetype: Image (jpg/jpeg, png, gif), Audio (mp3, m4a, wav), Video (mp4, avi, mov), or Document (pdf, csv, doc/docx, xls/xlsx, ppt/pptx).                                                                                       |
| **Source**      | How to supply the file: **Upload file** — upload a supported filetype from your device. **File link** — a valid URL to a hosted file. **Chat script** — a Python expression using Proto's [chat script](/docs/developers/chat-scripts.md) pattern. |

Press **Save** to confirm edits.

## Related

{% content-ref url="/pages/7i1bII1AZjkPGHumOkQY" %}
[Send attachment](/docs/modules/ai-agents/workflows-and-actions/send-attachment.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/9GxlB7rfmOxR8xrCQM3U" %}
[Send message](/docs/modules/ai-agents/workflows-and-actions/send-message.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}