upload files directly from local folder, using browser

i have to upload lar开发者_开发技巧ge number of files to server, directly from my pc, using only web browser.

which is best way to achieve that?

do i need some java applet, or is it possible to achieve woth php/jquery?

will it be unsecure if i try with php script that works with ftp connection?

thank you in advance!

There's various ready-made plugins on doing file upload on jquery.

Doing this kind of uploading hacks is not an enjoyable experience, so people enjoy using ready-made solutions.

Here's few:

• Ajax File Upload Plugin
• Multiple File Upload Plugin
• jQuery forms plugin this posts your files through an iframe to get the effect :

you can also try this

You can search more from jquery's plugin -site.

If your only web browser is mozilla firefox, then try fireftp addon plugin, it works similarly as normal FTP app.