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Kyle V
Kyle V
781 Points
Posted by Kyle V
Kyle V
781 Points

How do I Upload an Image to a Server through HTTP POST Request using FILES variable?

Hello, I am currently building an app in Xcode using Objective C and I need to post two text variables and an image. As of right now, I can only post the two text variables but I would like to send an image from my UIImageView to the server by using the FILES variable from the HTTP POST Request.

Existing Code Formatted: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YL1EV9LBh5P5uNmvroQ-zpV_1Yv_FUGxhnaYAwz45LE/edit?usp=sharing

As you can see, I am posting the user editable text as well as a link for the post. Also, you might notice that I am attaching "process=writepost&auth_token=%@&app_id=0" and those are just needed for the server to recognize who is posting and what process is being sent to the specific URL.

Now, I would like to attach an image to the POST request by adding an image from the UIImageView. How would I attach it into the FILES variable for the POST request?

Any help would be gladly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Kyle

obey me
obey me
1,135 Points
obey me
obey me
1,135 Points

Are you trying to save the image to parse

Kyle V
Kyle V
781 Points
Kyle V
Kyle V
781 Points

Nope, I am trying to upload the image and text to a PHP server by using a HTTP Post Request