The XMLHttpRequest upload property returns an XMLHttpRequestUpload object that can be observed to monitor an upload's progress. It is an opaque object, but because it's also an XMLHttpRequestEventTarget, event listeners can be attached to track its process.
The following events can be triggered on an upload object and used to monitor the upload:
| Event | Event listener | Description |
loadstart |
onloadstart |
The upload has begun. |
progress |
onprogress |
Periodically delivered to indicate the amount of progress made so far. |
abort |
onabort |
The upload operation was aborted. |
error |
onerror |
The upload failed due to an error. |
load |
onload |
The upload completed successfully. |
timeout |
ontimeout |
The upload timed out because a reply did not arrive within the time interval specified by the XMLHttpRequest.timeout. |
loadend |
onloadend |
The upload finished. This event does not differentiate between success or failure, and is sent at the end of the upload regardless of the outcome. Prior to this event, one of load, error, abort, or timeout will already have been delivered to indicate why the upload ended. |
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| XMLHttpRequest | Living Standard | WHATWG living standard |
Browser compatibility
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upload | Chrome Full support 1 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support Yes | IE ? | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support 10 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 |
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