diff --git a/src/components.d.ts b/src/components.d.ts
index 564ab0aa2..8dbfc41ab 100644
--- a/src/components.d.ts
+++ b/src/components.d.ts
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import { HTMLStencilElement, JSXBase } from "@stencil/core/internal";
 import { AutocompleteTypes, DaisySize, Density, IAutocompleteItem, IAutocompleteNoResults, IInputFeedbackProp, ModusSize, Orientation, PopoverPlacement, SelectionMode, TextFieldTypes, TypographyHierarchy, TypographySize, TypographyWeight, WeekStartDay } from "./components/types";
 import { IBreadcrumb } from "./components/modus-wc-breadcrumbs/modus-wc-breadcrumbs";
 import { ICollapseOptions } from "./components/modus-wc-collapse/modus-wc-collapse";
+import { IFileDropzoneErrorMessages } from "./components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone";
 import { IInputFeedbackLevel } from "./components/modus-wc-input-feedback/modus-wc-input-feedback";
 import { LoaderColor, LoaderVariant } from "./components/modus-wc-loader/modus-wc-loader";
 import { LogoName } from "./components/modus-wc-logo/logo-constants";
@@ -25,6 +26,7 @@ import { ToastPosition } from "./components/modus-wc-toast/modus-wc-toast";
 export { AutocompleteTypes, DaisySize, Density, IAutocompleteItem, IAutocompleteNoResults, IInputFeedbackProp, ModusSize, Orientation, PopoverPlacement, SelectionMode, TextFieldTypes, TypographyHierarchy, TypographySize, TypographyWeight, WeekStartDay } from "./components/types";
 export { IBreadcrumb } from "./components/modus-wc-breadcrumbs/modus-wc-breadcrumbs";
 export { ICollapseOptions } from "./components/modus-wc-collapse/modus-wc-collapse";
+export { IFileDropzoneErrorMessages } from "./components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone";
 export { IInputFeedbackLevel } from "./components/modus-wc-input-feedback/modus-wc-input-feedback";
 export { LoaderColor, LoaderVariant } from "./components/modus-wc-loader/modus-wc-loader";
 export { LogoName } from "./components/modus-wc-logo/logo-constants";
@@ -711,6 +713,10 @@ export namespace Components {
           * Disable the file input
          */
         "disabled"?: boolean;
+        /**
+          * Custom error messages displayed when file validation fails
+         */
+        "errorMessages"?: IFileDropzoneErrorMessages;
         /**
           * Custom instructions shown when files are dragged over the dropzone
          */
@@ -3934,6 +3940,10 @@ declare namespace LocalJSX {
           * Disable the file input
          */
         "disabled"?: boolean;
+        /**
+          * Custom error messages displayed when file validation fails
+         */
+        "errorMessages"?: IFileDropzoneErrorMessages;
         /**
           * Custom instructions shown when files are dragged over the dropzone
          */
diff --git a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.spec.ts b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.spec.ts
index c64caee37..f2bc02310 100644
--- a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.spec.ts
+++ b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.spec.ts
@@ -408,6 +408,45 @@ describe('modus-wc-file-dropzone', () => {
     expect(component.uploadSuccess).toBe(true);
   });
 
+  it('should use custom error message when file count validation fails', async () => {
+    const page = await newSpecPage({
+      components: [ModusWcFileDropzone],
+      html: '<modus-wc-file-dropzone max-file-count="1"></modus-wc-file-dropzone>',
+    });
+
+    const component = page.rootInstance;
+    const fileSelectSpy = jest.spyOn(component.fileSelect, 'emit');
+    component.errorMessages = {
+      invalidCount: 'Custom file count error',
+    };
+
+    const file1 = new File(['test content 1'], 'file1.txt', {
+      type: 'text/plain',
+    });
+    const file2 = new File(['test content 2'], 'file2.txt', {
+      type: 'text/plain',
+    });
+    const tooManyFiles = {
+      0: file1,
+      1: file2,
+      length: 2,
+      item: (idx: number) => [file1, file2][idx],
+    } as unknown as FileList;
+
+    const invalidEvent = {
+      target: {
+        files: tooManyFiles,
+        value: '',
+      },
+    } as unknown as Event;
+
+    component.handleFileChange(invalidEvent);
+
+    expect(fileSelectSpy).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(component.invalidFile).toBe('count');
+    expect(component.errorMessage).toBe('Custom file count error');
+  });
+
   it('should validate total file size', async () => {
     const page = await newSpecPage({
       components: [ModusWcFileDropzone],
@@ -1337,6 +1376,54 @@ describe('modus-wc-file-dropzone', () => {
     expect(errorMessage).toBe('Validation error');
   });
 
+  it('should return custom error messages from errorMessages', async () => {
+    const page = await newSpecPage({
+      components: [ModusWcFileDropzone],
+      html: '<modus-wc-file-dropzone invalid-file-type-message="Legacy type message"></modus-wc-file-dropzone>',
+    });
+
+    const component = page.rootInstance;
+    component.errorMessages = {
+      invalidCount: 'Custom count message',
+      invalidName: 'Custom name message',
+      invalidSize: 'Custom size message',
+      invalidType: 'Custom type message',
+    };
+
+    type PrivateMethods = {
+      getErrorMessage: (type: string) => string;
+    };
+
+    const getErrorMessage = (component as unknown as PrivateMethods)[
+      'getErrorMessage'
+    ].bind(component);
+
+    expect(getErrorMessage('count')).toBe('Custom count message');
+    expect(getErrorMessage('name')).toBe('Custom name message');
+    expect(getErrorMessage('size')).toBe('Custom size message');
+    expect(getErrorMessage('type')).toBe('Custom type message');
+  });
+
+  it('should fallback to invalidFileTypeMessage when errorMessages type is not provided', async () => {
+    const page = await newSpecPage({
+      components: [ModusWcFileDropzone],
+      html: '<modus-wc-file-dropzone invalid-file-type-message="Legacy type message"></modus-wc-file-dropzone>',
+    });
+
+    const component = page.rootInstance;
+    component.errorMessages = {};
+
+    type PrivateMethods = {
+      getErrorMessage: (type: string) => string;
+    };
+
+    const errorMessage = (component as unknown as PrivateMethods)[
+      'getErrorMessage'
+    ]('type');
+
+    expect(errorMessage).toBe('Legacy type message');
+  });
+
   it('should return "0 Bytes" for zero or undefined bytes in formatFileSize', async () => {
     const page = await newSpecPage({
       components: [ModusWcFileDropzone],
diff --git a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.stories.ts b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.stories.ts
index e6eee782a..64e1537cb 100644
--- a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.stories.ts
+++ b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.stories.ts
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import { withActions } from '@storybook/addon-actions/decorator';
 import { Meta, StoryObj } from '@storybook/web-components';
 import { html } from 'lit';
 import { ifDefined } from 'lit/directives/if-defined.js';
+import type { IFileDropzoneErrorMessages } from './modus-wc-file-dropzone';
 import { createShadowHostClass } from '../../providers/shadow-dom/shadow-host-helper';
 
 interface FileDropzoneArgs {
@@ -12,6 +13,7 @@ interface FileDropzoneArgs {
   'include-state-icon'?: boolean;
   instructions?: string;
   'invalid-file-type-message'?: string;
+  'error-messages'?: IFileDropzoneErrorMessages;
   'max-file-name-length'?: number;
   'max-file-count'?: number;
   'max-total-file-size-bytes'?: number;
@@ -54,6 +56,10 @@ const meta: Meta<FileDropzoneArgs> = {
       description:
         'Custom error message displayed when an invalid file type is selected',
     },
+    'error-messages': {
+      control: 'object',
+      description: 'Custom error messages displayed when file validation fails',
+    },
     'max-file-name-length': {
       control: 'number',
       description:
@@ -107,11 +113,12 @@ export const Default: Story = {
       )}
       ?include-state-icon=${args['include-state-icon']}
       instructions=${ifDefined(args['instructions'])}
+      .errorMessages=${args['error-messages']}
       invalid-file-type-message=${ifDefined(args['invalid-file-type-message'])}
       max-file-name-length=${ifDefined(args['max-file-name-length'])}
       max-file-count=${ifDefined(args['max-file-count'])}
       max-total-file-size-bytes=${ifDefined(args['max-total-file-size-bytes'])}
-      ?multiple=${args.multiple}
+      ?multiple=${args['multiple']}
       success-message=${ifDefined(args['success-message'])}
     ></modus-wc-file-dropzone>
   `,
@@ -197,12 +204,43 @@ export const fileValidations: Story = {
     'max-file-name-length': 20,
     'max-file-count': 3,
     'max-total-file-size-bytes': 10485760, // 10MB
-    'invalid-file-type-message':
-      'Invalid file format. Please upload correct file type.',
+    errorMessages: {
+      invalidCount: 'You can add up to 3 files.',
+      invalidName: 'Filename must be 20 characters or fewer.',
+      invalidSize: 'Total file size must be 10MB or less.',
+      invalidType: 'Invalid file format. Please upload correct file type.',
+    },
+  },
+  parameters: {
+    docs: {
+      source: {
+        code: `<modus-wc-file-dropzone
+  id="file-validations-dropzone"
+  accept-file-types=".doc, .docx, .pdf"
+  max-file-name-length="20"
+  max-file-count="3"
+  max-total-file-size-bytes="10485760"
+  multiple
+  instructions="Upload files (max 3 files, 10MB total, filename ≤ 20 chars)"
+></modus-wc-file-dropzone>
+
+<script>
+  const dropzone = document.getElementById('file-validations-dropzone');
+
+  dropzone.errorMessages = {
+    invalidCount: 'You can add up to 3 files.',
+    invalidName: 'Filename must be 20 characters or fewer.',
+    invalidSize: 'Total file size must be 10MB or less.',
+    invalidType: 'Invalid file format. Please upload correct file type.',
+  };
+</script>`,
+      },
+    },
   },
   render: (args) => html`
     <modus-wc-file-dropzone
       accept-file-types=${ifDefined(args['accept-file-types'])}
+      .errorMessages=${args.errorMessages}
       invalid-file-type-message=${ifDefined(args['invalid-file-type-message'])}
       max-file-name-length=${ifDefined(args['max-file-name-length'])}
       max-file-count=${ifDefined(args['max-file-count'])}
@@ -241,6 +279,7 @@ export const ShadowDomParent: Story = {
             includeStateIcon: boolean;
             instructions: string;
             invalidFileTypeMessage: string;
+            errorMessages: IFileDropzoneErrorMessages;
             maxFileCount: number;
             maxFileNameLength: number;
             maxTotalFileSizeBytes: number;
@@ -256,6 +295,7 @@ export const ShadowDomParent: Story = {
           dropzoneEl.instructions = v.instructions ?? '';
           dropzoneEl.invalidFileTypeMessage =
             v['invalid-file-type-message'] ?? '';
+          dropzoneEl.errorMessages = v['error-messages'] ?? {};
           dropzoneEl.maxFileCount = v['max-file-count'] ?? 0;
           dropzoneEl.maxFileNameLength = v['max-file-name-length'] ?? 0;
           dropzoneEl.maxTotalFileSizeBytes =
diff --git a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.tsx b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.tsx
index 9e9210232..0ec58e6d0 100644
--- a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.tsx
+++ b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/modus-wc-file-dropzone.tsx
@@ -13,6 +13,18 @@ import { convertPropsToClasses } from './modus-wc-file-dropzone.tailwind';
 import { handleShadowDOMStyles } from '../base-component';
 import { Attributes, inheritAriaAttributes } from '../utils';
 
+/** Custom messages shown when file validation fails. Messages are rendered as provided; include any limit values directly in the string. */
+export interface IFileDropzoneErrorMessages {
+  /** Message shown when selected or dropped file count exceeds maxFileCount. */
+  invalidCount?: string;
+  /** Message shown when a filename exceeds maxFileNameLength. */
+  invalidName?: string;
+  /** Message shown when total selected or dropped file size exceeds maxTotalFileSizeBytes. */
+  invalidSize?: string;
+  /** Message shown when a file does not match acceptFileTypes. */
+  invalidType?: string;
+}
+
 /**
  * File dropzone component that allows users to drag and drop files for upload.
  *
@@ -64,6 +76,9 @@ export class ModusWcFileDropzone {
   /** Custom error message displayed when an invalid file type is selected */
   @Prop() invalidFileTypeMessage?: string;
 
+  /** Custom error messages displayed when file validation fails */
+  @Prop() errorMessages?: IFileDropzoneErrorMessages;
+
   /** Maximum allowed length of filename, will show error if exceeded */
   @Prop() maxFileNameLength?: number;
 
@@ -110,13 +125,25 @@ export class ModusWcFileDropzone {
   ): string {
     switch (errorType) {
       case 'type':
-        return this.invalidFileTypeMessage || 'File format not accepted';
+        return (
+          this.errorMessages?.invalidType ||
+          this.invalidFileTypeMessage ||
+          'File format not accepted'
+        );
       case 'name':
-        return 'Filename exceeds maximum length';
+        return (
+          this.errorMessages?.invalidName || 'Filename exceeds maximum length'
+        );
       case 'count':
-        return `Maximum number of files allowed is ${this.maxFileCount}`;
+        return (
+          this.errorMessages?.invalidCount ||
+          `Maximum number of files allowed is ${this.maxFileCount}`
+        );
       case 'size':
-        return `Total file size exceeds ${this.formatFileSize(this.maxTotalFileSizeBytes)}`;
+        return (
+          this.errorMessages?.invalidSize ||
+          `Total file size exceeds ${this.formatFileSize(this.maxTotalFileSizeBytes)}`
+        );
       default:
         return 'Validation error';
     }
diff --git a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/readme.md b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/readme.md
index 4b5f3d932..4125e23bd 100644
--- a/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/readme.md
+++ b/src/components/modus-wc-file-dropzone/readme.md
@@ -13,20 +13,21 @@ The component supports a `<slot>` called 'dropzone' for adding custom content su
 
 ## Properties
 
-| Property                      | Attribute                        | Description                                                           | Type                   | Default     |
-| ----------------------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ----------- |
-| `acceptFileTypes`             | `accept-file-types`              | Accepted file types (e.g. '.jpg,.png' or 'image/*')                   | `string \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `customClass`                 | `custom-class`                   | Custom CSS class to apply to the file dropzone element                | `string \| undefined`  | `''`        |
-| `disabled`                    | `disabled`                       | Disable the file input                                                | `boolean \| undefined` | `undefined` |
-| `fileDraggedOverInstructions` | `file-dragged-over-instructions` | Custom instructions shown when files are dragged over the dropzone    | `string \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `includeStateIcon`            | `include-state-icon`             | Include state icon (upload, success, error)                           | `boolean \| undefined` | `true`      |
-| `instructions`                | `instructions`                   | Custom instructions shown as the default dropzone message             | `string \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `invalidFileTypeMessage`      | `invalid-file-type-message`      | Custom error message displayed when an invalid file type is selected  | `string \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `maxFileCount`                | `max-file-count`                 | Maximum number of files allowed, will show error if exceeded          | `number \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `maxFileNameLength`           | `max-file-name-length`           | Maximum allowed length of filename, will show error if exceeded       | `number \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `maxTotalFileSizeBytes`       | `max-total-file-size-bytes`      | Maximum total file size in bytes allowed, will show error if exceeded | `number \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
-| `multiple`                    | `multiple`                       | Allow multiple file selection                                         | `boolean \| undefined` | `undefined` |
-| `successMessage`              | `success-message`                | Success message displayed when files are uploaded successfully        | `string \| undefined`  | `undefined` |
+| Property                      | Attribute                        | Description                                                           | Type                                      | Default     |
+| ----------------------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ----------- |
+| `acceptFileTypes`             | `accept-file-types`              | Accepted file types (e.g. '.jpg,.png' or 'image/*')                   | `string \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `customClass`                 | `custom-class`                   | Custom CSS class to apply to the file dropzone element                | `string \| undefined`                     | `''`        |
+| `disabled`                    | `disabled`                       | Disable the file input                                                | `boolean \| undefined`                    | `undefined` |
+| `errorMessages`               | `error-messages`                 | Custom error messages displayed when file validation fails            | `IFileDropzoneErrorMessages \| undefined` | `undefined` |
+| `fileDraggedOverInstructions` | `file-dragged-over-instructions` | Custom instructions shown when files are dragged over the dropzone    | `string \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `includeStateIcon`            | `include-state-icon`             | Include state icon (upload, success, error)                           | `boolean \| undefined`                    | `true`      |
+| `instructions`                | `instructions`                   | Custom instructions shown as the default dropzone message             | `string \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `invalidFileTypeMessage`      | `invalid-file-type-message`      | Custom error message displayed when an invalid file type is selected  | `string \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `maxFileCount`                | `max-file-count`                 | Maximum number of files allowed, will show error if exceeded          | `number \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `maxFileNameLength`           | `max-file-name-length`           | Maximum allowed length of filename, will show error if exceeded       | `number \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `maxTotalFileSizeBytes`       | `max-total-file-size-bytes`      | Maximum total file size in bytes allowed, will show error if exceeded | `number \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
+| `multiple`                    | `multiple`                       | Allow multiple file selection                                         | `boolean \| undefined`                    | `undefined` |
+| `successMessage`              | `success-message`                | Success message displayed when files are uploaded successfully        | `string \| undefined`                     | `undefined` |
 
 
 ## Events
diff --git a/src/custom-elements.json b/src/custom-elements.json
index b2eae9f2a..ad2993ab9 100644
--- a/src/custom-elements.json
+++ b/src/custom-elements.json
@@ -3019,6 +3019,14 @@
                 "text": "boolean"
               }
             },
+            {
+              "name": "error-messages",
+              "fieldName": "errorMessages",
+              "description": "Custom error messages displayed when file validation fails",
+              "type": {
+                "text": "IFileDropzoneErrorMessages"
+              }
+            },
             {
               "name": "file-dragged-over-instructions",
               "fieldName": "fileDraggedOverInstructions",