Troubleshooting

Drawing Upload Fails

Upload failures are usually caused by unsupported file types, interrupted network requests, very large files, or browser and session issues.

Updated 2026-07-03 · 5 min read

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Start with file type, file size, network, and browser checks.

Check the basics

  1. 1

    Confirm the file type

    Drawings can be PDF, PNG, JPG, WEBP, or HEIC (images convert to PDF automatically). CSV and TXT upload as reference files. Other formats are rejected.

  2. 2

    Check file size

    Very large scanned PDFs take longer to upload and process — let the progress finish before navigating away.

  3. 3

    Retry on stable internet

    Avoid switching networks, sleeping the laptop, or closing the tab during upload.

Try a clean retry

  1. 1

    Refresh the app

    Reload the workspace after confirming your previous work is saved.

  2. 2

    Rename the file

    Use a simple filename without unusual characters if upload repeatedly fails.

  3. 3

    Contact support

    Send the file name, approximate size, browser, and any error message if the problem continues.

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