Laravel 8 Ajax Multiple Image Upload Tutorial

In this tutorial you will learn about the Laravel 8 Ajax Multiple Image Upload Tutorial and its application with practical example.

In this Laravel 8 Ajax Multiple Image Upload Tutorial, we will learn how to upload multiple image using ajax along with validation in laravel 8. In this Ajax Multiple Image Upload Tutorial, I’ll show you how to upload multiple image using ajax in laravel and save into folder and then save it into database. In this tutorial before saving multiple image into database we will validate image and then save it into directory. Before uploading the image we will validate the image. After successfully uploading multiple images into the folder and saving it in database we will display success message on the screen.

Laravel 8 Ajax Multiple Image Upload with Preview Tutorial

In this I’ll show you how to upload multiple image using jQuery and ajax in laravel 8. While uploading image using ajax we will display with preview. In this step by step tutorial I’ll demonstrate example of multiple image using ajax in laravel 8. Please follow the step given below:

  • Install Laravel 8 Application
  • Database Configuration
  • Build Photo Model & Migration
  • Create Routes
  • Generate Controller using Artisan Command
  • Create an Ajax Form to Upload Multiple Image
  • jQuery Code To Show Multiple Image Preview
  • Write Ajax Code to Upload Multiple Image
  • Start Development Server

Install Laravel 8

First of all we need to create a fresh laravel project, download and install Laravel 8 using the below command

Configure Database In .env file

Now, lets create a MySQL database and connect it with laravel application. After creating database we need to set database credential in application’s .env file.

.env

Create Model & Migration

Now, we have to define table schema for photos table. Open terminal and let’s run the following command to generate a migration along with model file to create photos table in our database.

Once this command is executed you will find a migration file created under “database/migrations”. lets open migration file and put following code in it –

Now, run following command to migrate database schema.

After, the migration executed successfully the photos table will be created in database.

Create Routes

After this, we need to add following routes in “routes/web.php” file along with a resource route. Lets open “routes/web.php” file and add following route.

routes/web.php

Create Controller By Artisan Command

Now, lets create a controller for ajax multiple image uploading. Create a controller named AjaxUploadMultipleImageController using command given below –

Once the above command executed, it will create a controller file AjaxUploadMultipleImageController.php in app/Http/Controllers/ directory. Open the AjaxUploadMultipleImageController.php file and put the following code in it.

app/Http/Controllers/AjaxUploadMultipleImageController.php

Create an Ajax Form to Upload Multiple Image

In this step, we will create view/blade file to generate and display ajax multiple Image Upload Form. Lets create a blade file “multiple-image-upload-preview-ajax.blade.php” in “resources/views/” directory and put the following code in it respectively.

resources/views/multiple-image-upload-preview-ajax.blade.php

Create Images Directory inside Storage/app/public

Before uploading any file make sure you have created following directory in the storage/app/public folder called images.

Run Development Server

Now we are ready to run our example so lets start the development server using following artisan command –

Now, open the following URL in browser to see the output –

In this tutorial we have learn about the Laravel 8 Ajax Multiple Image Upload Tutorial and its application with practical example. I hope you will like this tutorial.