How can I auto populate previously uploaded file using html and php?

I want my previously uploaded file to be automatically selected while I am editing details which also include file upload. I have used value attribute as in other types. But this doesn’t work.

<input type="file" name="file" value="<?php echo $news['image']; ?> ">

I have to select the required file again while I am editing details. No file is selected as default while editing. I want to edit other details but not the file upload.

What can I do so that I do not have to select it again?

Answer

You can display image using

<img src="path/<?php echo $news['image']; ?>"> 

or if it is a file use the

<a href="path/<?php echo $news['my_file']; ?>">My File</a> 

tag to link.

When you update the DB make sure you update the field image only when the new file is selected.