how would i get a file such as /files/photo.jpg into a mysql table such as create table photo ( code decimal(6,0), photo blob); i tried insert into photo values('4142','/files/photo.jpg'); which of course just put the file name into the 'photo' column. gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php