PHP $_FILES['file']['tmp_name']: How to preserve filename and extension?

Question

I am trying to upload a doc file from a form and send it to email. I am using

$_FILES[\'file\'][\'tmp_name\'];

The problem is, it is retur

Answer 1

Like @Gabi Purcaru mentions above, the proper way to rename and move the file is to use move_uploaded_file(). It performs some safety checks to prevent security vulnerabilities and other exploits. You'll need to sanitize the value of $_FILES['file']['name'] if you want to use it or an extension derived from it. Use pathinfo($_FILES['file']['name'], PATHINFO_EXTENSION) to safely get the extension.