convex-file-storage

To store and serve files in a Convex app, use the built-in storage APIs to upload any file type, persist a reference, and generate accessible URLs for embedding or downloads. This handles the complete upload and serving flow.

Access file metadata from the Convex _storage system table by utilizing the provided queries. This allows you to retrieve stored file attributes directly within your app to manage generated assets and document details.

Yes, you can manage program-generated files from actions within Convex. The storage API enables you to persist generated assets directly to storage and retrieve their serving URLs and metadata for later use.

The best way to clean up storage in Convex is to use the provided mutations to delete storage items alongside their database references. This ensures your storage remains clean and prevents orphaned file references.

Convex file storage works across images, documents, and generated assets. It provides mutations and queries for uploading any file type, generating serving URLs, and accessing metadata for web apps and content workflows.