The following are the differences between Files and attachments in Salesforce:
Files | Attachments |
Files need to upload, store, find, follow, share, and collaborate on Salesforce files in the cloud. | Attach files to records from the Attachments related list on selected detail pages. |
We can upload a file and store it privately until you’re ready to share it. We can share the files with groups, users, etc. | We can add a file to a specific record such as opportunity, event by attaching it on the Attachments related list. |
It supports all file types. | It supports all file types. |
The maximum file size can be uploaded is 2 GB. | The maximum file size uploaded for file attachments is 25 MB and feed attachments are 2 GB |
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