Are there specific functions in PHP for uploading PDF files, similar to imagejpeg() for JPEG files?
Yes, there are specific functions in PHP for uploading PDF files. You can use the move_uploaded_file() function to move the uploaded PDF file to a specific directory on the server. Additionally, you can use the $_FILES superglobal array to access information about the uploaded file, such as its name, type, size, and temporary location.
// Check if the file was uploaded without errors
if(isset($_FILES['pdf_file']) && $_FILES['pdf_file']['error'] == 0){
$pdf_file = $_FILES['pdf_file']['tmp_name'];
$destination = 'uploads/' . $_FILES['pdf_file']['name'];
// Move the uploaded PDF file to the desired directory
if(move_uploaded_file($pdf_file, $destination)){
echo 'PDF file uploaded successfully.';
} else{
echo 'Failed to upload PDF file.';
}
} else{
echo 'Error uploading PDF file.';
}