Upload and serve images, documents, and files effortlessly. Profile pictures, attachments, PDFs, and media hosting all handled for you.
Files are served from a CDN (content delivery network), so they load fast for users anywhere in the world.
Upload files in seconds
// Upload a file from an input element
const fileInput = document.querySelector('#avatar');
const file = fileInput.files[0];
const result = await backend.uploadFile(authToken, file);
// Returns: { url: 'https://cdn.example.com/files/abc123.jpg' }
// Save the URL to your database
await backend.create(authToken, 'users', {
name: 'John',
avatar: result.url
});
The file is immediately available at the returned URL. No storage buckets to configure. No CDN setup required.
What you can build
- Profile pictures - User avatars and photos
- Document uploads - PDFs, spreadsheets, presentations
- Media galleries - Photo and video collections
- File attachments - Support tickets, messages, notes
- Content management - Blog images, product photos
How it works
Upload files directly from your frontend. The file is:
- Stored securely in cloud storage
- Made available via CDN for fast global delivery
- Returns a public URL you can use immediately
Store the URL in your database alongside your data. Display it in your app like any other image or file.
File management
Delete files - Remove files using their URL when no longer needed:
await backend.deleteFile(authToken, fileUrl);
Track usage - Your plan includes storage limits. Monitor usage through your dashboard.
Cleanup - Use our CLI to bulk-delete old files or orphaned uploads.
Supported file types
Upload any file type:
- Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG)
- Documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, TXT)
- Media (MP4, MP3, MOV)
- Archives (ZIP, TAR)
File size limits depend on your plan. Check your dashboard for current limits.
→ View storage documentation for detailed API reference and advanced features.
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