Developer-first File Storage & CDN

Built by Developers for Developers

Always-available storage and CDN delivery โ€” not just on your machine.

Benefits With No Complexity

Global CDN delivery

Your files are served from 450+ edge locations worldwide.

Edge-cached worldwide

Files are cached close to your users for fast delivery.

Signed-URL security

Private files stay protected with time-limited access.

What You Get

Unlimited files

Upload as many files as you need.

Unlimited storage

There is no storage limit.

Public + Private storage

Private files are fully secured.

CDN ready links

Upload directly to 450+ edge locations worldwide.

Prepaid credits

No subscription. Pay only for the storage and bandwidth you use.

More coming soon

We have plenty of features coming!

How files.link Works

1. Upload

Create a project and upload your first file.

2. Copy

Copy the CDN link.

3. Use Anywhere

Paste and enjoy the blazing speed.

Why Developers Choose files.link

A Better Way to Store & Deliver Files

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Built for developers & businesses
Global CDN Delivery
Signed URLs for secure access
Prepaid Credits
Simple REST API

Calculate Your Needs

Storage

0GB

Egress

0GB

CDN Bandwidth

0GB
Total: $0.000/month

Start Storing Files Globally

  • Global CDN delivery
  • Edge-cached worldwide
  • Signed-URL security
  • Unlimited files
  • Unlimited storage
  • Public + Private storage
  • No subscription โ€” prepaid credits keep spend predictable
Start Storing Files Globally

files.link Use Cases

๐Ÿ–ผ Images

Store and deliver images with global CDN

๐ŸŽฅ Videos

Host videos with fast streaming delivery

๐Ÿ“„ Documents

Store PDFs, Word docs, and spreadsheets

๐Ÿ’พ Database backups

Automated, secure database backup storage

๐Ÿ”— File sharing

Share files securely with global access

๐Ÿ“‹ Pastebin

Share code snippets with syntax highlighting

๐Ÿ“‹ Private paste links

Custom expiry, unguessable URLs

๐Ÿ“‹ JSON pastebin

Share JSON with proper formatting

๐Ÿ“‹ SQL pastebin

Share queries with syntax highlighting

๐Ÿ“‹ Python pastebin

Share snippets and stack traces

๐Ÿ Python file upload

REST API, no SDK required

๐Ÿฆ€ Rust file upload

reqwest multipart, no SDK

๐Ÿ˜ PHP file upload

curl or Guzzle, no SDK

๐Ÿ’Ž Ruby file upload

net/http or HTTParty, no SDK

๐Ÿ”ท C# file upload

HttpClient, no SDK

๐ŸŽ Swift file upload

URLSession multipart, no SDK

โ–ฒ Next.js file upload

Route handlers / server actions

๐Ÿงช Flask file upload

requests-based, no extensions

๐Ÿ’Ž Rails file upload

HTTParty or net/http

๐Ÿ’ฟ Remix file upload

Action functions, fetch

๐Ÿš€ Astro file upload

API routes, server-side fetch

๐Ÿ›ค Express file upload

Route handlers, no multer needed

โšก FastAPI file upload

Async routes with httpx

๐Ÿ“ฆ Dropbox alternative

Developer REST API + CDN

๐Ÿ“ค WeTransfer alternative

Permanent links via REST

๐Ÿ”Œ UploadThing alternative

Plain REST, prepaid credits

๐Ÿ–ฅ transfer.sh alternative

Hosted, no self-hosting toil

๐Ÿ–ผ Cloudinary alternative

Storage + CDN, no transforms

๐Ÿ“ธ Imgur alternative

App image hosting via API

๐ŸŽจ Portfolio asset hosting

Images, videos, PDFs on a CDN

๐ŸŽฎ Game asset hosting

Sprites, audio, binaries

๐ŸŽ“ Webinar recording hosting

One MP4 link for all attendees

๐Ÿ“‘ PDF hosting

Permanent shareable PDF URLs

๐Ÿ–ผ WebP hosting

CDN with correct content-type

๐ŸŽฏ SVG hosting

Icons, logos, illustrations on CDN

๐Ÿ—œ ZIP hosting

Releases, asset packs, backups

๐Ÿ“‹ TypeScript paste

Share TS snippets with highlighting

๐Ÿ“‹ YAML paste

Share config snippets, indentation preserved

๐Ÿ“‹ Markdown paste

Share raw Markdown source

๐Ÿ“‹ Bash paste

Share shell scripts, one-liners

๐Ÿ“‹ Go paste

Share Go snippets, panics, struct defs

๐Ÿ“‹ Rust paste

Share Rust code, compiler errors

๐Ÿ“‹ HTML paste

Share raw markup, no rendering

๐Ÿ’ป File upload CLI

Just use curl, no CLI to install

๐ŸŒ€ File upload with curl

Three commands, copy-pasteable

๐Ÿ”‘ File upload API keys

No OAuth dance, just a header

โ˜๏ธ File hosting without AWS

Skip the cloud-storage setup grind

๐Ÿ–ฅ Video streaming

Stream videos with high performance

๐Ÿ—‚ General file storage

Store any file type reliably

๐ŸŒ Static website assets

Host CSS, JS, fonts, and images globally

โšก API response caching

Cache API responses for faster apps

โš™๏ธ Configuration files

Store configs and feature flags globally

๐Ÿ“ฑ User-generated content

Store user uploads from your platform

๐Ÿ“ง Email attachments

Store email attachments reliably

๐Ÿ’ฌ Chat media

Store messaging app files and images

๐ŸŽต Audio & podcasts

Host audio files with smooth playback

๐Ÿ“ข Marketing assets

Store ad creatives and campaign materials

๐Ÿชฃ S3 alternative

Developer-friendly S3 alternative

โ˜๏ธ Cloudflare R2 alternative

Developer-friendly R2 alternative

๐Ÿ”ฅ Firebase storage alternative

Developer-friendly Firebase alternative

๐Ÿš€ Serverless file storage

Serverless storage with CDN delivery

๐Ÿ”’ Encrypted file storage

End-to-end encrypted file storage

๐Ÿงพ Invoice storage

Store invoices and receipts securely

โš–๏ธ Legal document storage

Secure legal document archival

๐Ÿ  Real estate photos

Store property photos and listings

๐Ÿ“ฑ QR code storage

Generate and store QR codes

๐ŸŽฌ Screen recording storage

Store screen recordings and demos

๐Ÿ“ก Live stream archive

Archive live streams and recordings

๐Ÿ’ฌ Video subtitle storage

Store video subtitles and captions

๐Ÿ“ฒ Mobile app assets

Host mobile app resources and updates

๐ŸŸข Node.js file storage

S3-compatible storage for Node.js apps

โš›๏ธ React file storage

Simple storage for React applications

โ–ฒ Next.js file storage

Serverless storage for Next.js apps

โ˜ธ๏ธ Kubernetes backup storage

Secure K8s cluster backups

๐Ÿ”„ CI/CD artifact storage

Store GitHub Actions, GitLab CI artifacts

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Terraform state storage

Secure backend for Terraform state files

๐Ÿ“ฆ Git LFS alternative

Store large files for Git repos

๐Ÿ—„๏ธ Wasabi alternative

Cost-effective Wasabi alternative

๐ŸŒŠ DigitalOcean Spaces alternative

Simple DO Spaces alternative

๐Ÿ”ท Azure Blob alternative

Simple Azure Blob alternative

๐Ÿฐ Bunny CDN alternative

Developer-friendly Bunny CDN alternative

๐Ÿ“ Uploadcare alternative

Simple Uploadcare alternative

๐Ÿ—„๏ธ MinIO alternative

Managed MinIO alternative with CDN

๐ŸŒ Vultr Object Storage alternative

Developer-friendly Vultr alternative

โ˜๏ธ UpCloud Object Storage alternative

Simple UpCloud alternative

๐Ÿ”ท Oracle Cloud Storage alternative

Developer-friendly Oracle alternative

๐Ÿ’ผ IBM Cloud Object Storage alternative

Simple IBM Cloud alternative

๐ŸŒ Storj alternative

Centralized alternative to Storj

๐Ÿ’พ Filecoin alternative

Fast alternative to Filecoin

๐Ÿข Agency file storage

Client asset storage for agencies

๐ŸŽจ Creator file storage

Content storage for creators

๐ŸŽ“ Education file storage

Course content and materials storage

๐ŸŽฎ Gaming file storage

Game assets and saves storage

๐Ÿ’ณ Fintech file storage

Secure financial document storage

๐Ÿ  Real estate file storage

Property photos and docs storage

โš–๏ธ Legal file storage

Secure legal document storage

๐Ÿค Nonprofit file storage

Affordable storage for nonprofits

๐Ÿ’ณ Stripe file uploads

Handle Stripe-related file uploads

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopify file storage

Storage for Shopify apps and stores

๐Ÿ“ WordPress media storage

Offload WordPress media to CDN

๐ŸŽจ Webflow file storage

Storage for Webflow sites and apps

๐Ÿซง Bubble file storage

No-code app file storage

๐Ÿ”ง Retool file storage

Internal tool file storage

๐Ÿ“Š Airtable file storage

Storage for Airtable bases

๐Ÿ’ฌ Slack file storage

Slack app and bot file storage

๐ŸŽฎ Discord bot file storage

Storage for Discord bots

๐Ÿ“ฑ Telegram bot file storage

Storage for Telegram bots

โšก Zapier file storage

File storage in Zapier workflows

๐Ÿ“Š CSV file storage

Store and serve CSV data files

๐Ÿ“„ XML file storage

Store XML feeds and sitemaps

๐Ÿ“‹ Log file storage

Store application and server logs

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Image upload API

REST API for image uploads with CDN

โ˜๏ธ Cloud file storage API

REST + SDK, no IAM dance

๐Ÿ‘ค Store user uploads

Handle user file uploads in your app

๐ŸŒ Affordable CDN

Global CDN with transparent pricing

๐Ÿšซ No egress fees

Predictable pricing, no surprise charges

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Image CDN

Fast global image delivery

๐ŸŽฅ Video CDN

Global video delivery and streaming

โ˜๏ธ Storage with CDN

File storage with built-in CDN delivery

โฑ๏ธ Temporary file hosting

Host files with expiring signed URLs

๐Ÿ”— Permanent file links

Upload once, get permanent URLs

๐Ÿช„ File to link generator

Upload & get a permanent URL

๐ŸงŠ Cold storage & archive

Cost-effective archival storage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a subscription?
No. files.link uses prepaid credits, so storage, bandwidth, and API usage are deducted from your balance as you go. The app explains the payment step before uploads are enabled โ€” no monthly subscription and no per-user fees.
What is files.link?
files.link is a developer-first file platform that makes it simple to store, secure, and deliver files globally. It provides signed URLs, public/private access, and an API-first design so you can integrate file delivery into any app without the usual complexity.
How is files.link different from Google Drive or Dropbox?
Google Drive and Dropbox are built for consumer use and collaboration. files.link is built for developers and businesses, focusing on programmatic file hosting, global delivery, and usage-based pricing โ€” without unnecessary bloat.
Will my files still be available if files.link is down?
Yes. Your files continue to be served globally even if the files.link dashboard or API is offline for maintenance. The delivery infrastructure runs independently, so your end users never notice downtime.
What are signed URLs?
Signed URLs are secure, time-limited links that control who can access your files. They're ideal for private downloads, paid content, or temporary access.
Can I use my own domain?
Coming soon.
What is egress?
Egress means outbound data transfer. For example, if someone downloads a 1 GB file, that counts as 1 GB of egress.
Can I make permanent links?
Yes. Public files can have permanent links. For private files, files.link provides permalinks that automatically issue fresh signed URLs, keeping them secure while still always accessible.
Who is files.link best for?
files.link is ideal for SaaS platforms, agencies, and developers who need reliable file hosting and delivery without managing cloud infrastructure directly. It's like Google Drive reimagined for developers.
How does billing work?
files.link uses prepaid credits. As you use storage, bandwidth, and API requests, credits are deducted daily. When your balance runs low, we automatically recharge it using your saved card. If an auto-recharge doesn't go through, your files and links stay put โ€” you simply update your payment method or top up manually to keep going. No monthly subscriptions โ€” just simple usage-based pricing.
How fast is file delivery?
files.link uses a global CDN with 450+ edge locations worldwide. Files are automatically cached close to your users, so each request is served from the nearest of 450+ global edge locations.
Can I migrate from S3, R2, or other services?
Yes. files.link provides a REST API that makes migration straightforward. Simply upload your files via the API or dashboard, and update your application to point to the new URLs.
What file types are supported?
All file types are supported โ€” images, videos, documents, archives, code, databases, and more. There are no restrictions on file types or extensions.
Is there a file size limit?
files.link supports files of any size. Whether you're storing thumbnails or multi-gigabyte videos, the platform handles it seamlessly.
How secure is my data?
All files are encrypted at rest and in transit. You can use signed URLs for private files, control access with permissions, and rely on enterprise-grade infrastructure for data protection.
Do you offer an API?
Yes. files.link is API-first with a simple REST API for uploading, managing, and delivering files. Perfect for integrating file storage into your applications programmatically.
Can I use files.link for video streaming?
Absolutely. files.link's CDN is optimized for video delivery, providing fast streaming with global edge caching. It's perfect for on-demand video, course content, and live stream archives.

files.link use cases

๐Ÿ–ผ Images๐ŸŽฅ Videos๐Ÿ“„ Documents๐Ÿ’พ Database backups๐Ÿ”— File sharing๐Ÿ“‹ Pastebin๐Ÿ“‹ Private paste links๐Ÿ“‹ JSON pastebin๐Ÿ“‹ SQL pastebin๐Ÿ“‹ Python pastebin๐Ÿ Python file upload๐Ÿฆ€ Rust file upload๐Ÿ˜ PHP file upload๐Ÿ’Ž Ruby file upload๐Ÿ”ท C# file upload๐ŸŽ Swift file uploadโ–ฒ Next.js file upload๐Ÿงช Flask file upload๐Ÿ’Ž Rails file upload๐Ÿ’ฟ Remix file upload๐Ÿš€ Astro file upload๐Ÿ›ค Express file uploadโšก FastAPI file upload๐Ÿ“ฆ Dropbox alternative๐Ÿ“ค WeTransfer alternative๐Ÿ”Œ UploadThing alternative๐Ÿ–ฅ transfer.sh alternative๐Ÿ–ผ Cloudinary alternative๐Ÿ“ธ Imgur alternative๐ŸŽจ Portfolio asset hosting๐ŸŽฎ Game asset hosting๐ŸŽ“ Webinar recording hosting๐Ÿ“‘ PDF hosting๐Ÿ–ผ WebP hosting๐ŸŽฏ SVG hosting๐Ÿ—œ ZIP hosting๐Ÿ“‹ TypeScript paste๐Ÿ“‹ YAML paste๐Ÿ“‹ Markdown paste๐Ÿ“‹ Bash paste๐Ÿ“‹ Go paste๐Ÿ“‹ Rust paste๐Ÿ“‹ HTML paste๐Ÿ’ป File upload CLI๐ŸŒ€ File upload with curl๐Ÿ”‘ File upload API keysโ˜๏ธ File hosting without AWS๐Ÿ–ฅ Video streaming๐Ÿ—‚ General file storage๐ŸŒ Static website assetsโšก API response cachingโš™๏ธ Configuration files๐Ÿ“ฑ User-generated content๐Ÿ“ง Email attachments๐Ÿ’ฌ Chat media๐ŸŽต Audio & podcasts๐Ÿ“ข Marketing assets๐Ÿชฃ S3 alternativeโ˜๏ธ Cloudflare R2 alternative๐Ÿ”ฅ Firebase storage alternative๐Ÿš€ Serverless file storage๐Ÿ”’ Encrypted file storage๐Ÿงพ Invoice storageโš–๏ธ Legal document storage๐Ÿ  Real estate photos๐Ÿ“ฑ QR code storage๐ŸŽฌ Screen recording storage๐Ÿ“ก Live stream archive๐Ÿ’ฌ Video subtitle storage๐Ÿ“ฒ Mobile app assets๐ŸŸข Node.js file storageโš›๏ธ React file storageโ–ฒ Next.js file storageโ˜ธ๏ธ Kubernetes backup storage๐Ÿ”„ CI/CD artifact storage๐Ÿ—๏ธ Terraform state storage๐Ÿ“ฆ Git LFS alternative๐Ÿ—„๏ธ Wasabi alternative๐ŸŒŠ DigitalOcean Spaces alternative๐Ÿ”ท Azure Blob alternative๐Ÿฐ Bunny CDN alternative๐Ÿ“ Uploadcare alternative๐Ÿ—„๏ธ MinIO alternative๐ŸŒ Vultr Object Storage alternativeโ˜๏ธ UpCloud Object Storage alternative๐Ÿ”ท Oracle Cloud Storage alternative๐Ÿ’ผ IBM Cloud Object Storage alternative๐ŸŒ Storj alternative๐Ÿ’พ Filecoin alternative๐Ÿข Agency file storage๐ŸŽจ Creator file storage๐ŸŽ“ Education file storage๐ŸŽฎ Gaming file storage๐Ÿ’ณ Fintech file storage๐Ÿ  Real estate file storageโš–๏ธ Legal file storage๐Ÿค Nonprofit file storage๐Ÿ’ณ Stripe file uploads๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopify file storage๐Ÿ“ WordPress media storage๐ŸŽจ Webflow file storage๐Ÿซง Bubble file storage๐Ÿ”ง Retool file storage๐Ÿ“Š Airtable file storage๐Ÿ’ฌ Slack file storage๐ŸŽฎ Discord bot file storage๐Ÿ“ฑ Telegram bot file storageโšก Zapier file storage๐Ÿ“Š CSV file storage๐Ÿ“„ XML file storage๐Ÿ“‹ Log file storage๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Image upload APIโ˜๏ธ Cloud file storage API๐Ÿ‘ค Store user uploads๐ŸŒ Affordable CDN๐Ÿšซ No egress fees๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Image CDN๐ŸŽฅ Video CDNโ˜๏ธ Storage with CDNโฑ๏ธ Temporary file hosting๐Ÿ”— Permanent file links๐Ÿช„ File to link generator๐ŸงŠ Cold storage & archive
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