Add files to your tasks directly from Quick Add. Capture a photo of a receipt on your phone, attach a PDF to a project task at your desk, or add a reference document while planning your week. Attach what you need and create the task all at once.
How it works
Files attached through Quick Add are automatically saved as the first comment on your task. This means you can capture everything in the moment without creating the task first and then backtracking to add files.
Attach a file
- Open Quick Add by clicking the + button or pressing Q.
- Enter your task name.
- Click Attachment.
- Select a file from your computer.
- Click Add task.
The file name appears below your task name once attached.
- Open Quick Add by tapping +.
- Enter your task name.
- Tap Attachment.
- Choose a file from your device.
- Tap Add task.
The Attachment button becomes active once a file is attached, with the file name displayed.
Supported files
You can attach any of the 33 supported file types in Todoist. File size limits vary by plan:
- Free: 5 MB per file
- Pro and Business: 100 MB per file
Replace or remove an attachment
Before creating your task:
- Replace: Click or tap Attachment and select a different file.
- Remove: Click or tap X next to the file name.
Creating multiple tasks
When you paste multiple lines into Quick Add to create several tasks at once, attachments won't carry over to the tasks. To attach files to multiple tasks, create each task individually.
Hide the attachment option
You can hide Attachment from Quick Add in your settings:
- Click your avatar in the top-right.
- Select Settings.
- Go to Quick Add.
- Toggle off Attachment under More actions.
Turn it back on anytime from the same menu.
Get in touch
If you are having trouble attaching files when creating tasks in Todoist, get in touch with us.