convex-file-storage

To handle file uploads in Convex, you generate a signed upload URL, upload the file directly from the client browser, and then save the file reference and metadata in your application database.

The best way to serve files in Convex is to retrieve accessible URLs from the _storage system. This allows you to display or download stored files directly through generated links across web and server contexts.

Yes, you can store generated files from server-side actions in Convex storage. This allows you to create and save generated documents or images directly within your application's automated workflows.

You access file metadata by querying the Convex _storage system table. This allows you to read file attributes, including size and content type, for tracking and managing stored objects.

Yes, Convex file storage supports client-side uploads via generated URLs, allowing browsers to upload any file type while tracking the upload progress directly in the web application.

To delete files in Convex, you remove the storage objects from the _storage system and delete any associated file references persisted in your application tables when they are no longer needed.