# Dropzone

> A drag-and-drop file upload area built on a native file input, with validation for file type, size and count, and a list of chosen files with remove buttons.

- Author: [kevingirelli](https://21st.dev/@kevingirelli)
- Library: @delego
- License: MIT
- Tags: Dropzone, File Upload, Drag and Drop, File Input, Upload
- npm dependencies: lucide-react
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@kevingirelli/components/dropzone

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/kevingirelli/dropzone?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt · More like this: https://21st.dev/community/components/s/dropzone.md