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

If you wanna get the uploaded file name, use $_FILES["file"]["name"]

But If you wanna read the uploaded file you should use $_FILES["file"]["tmp_name"], because tmp_name is a temporary copy of your uploaded file and it's easier than using

$_FILES["file"]["name"] // This name includes a file path, which makes file read process more complex