convex-file-storage

To upload and store files in a Convex application, you can use built-in mutations and queries that generate upload URLs, save file references, and retrieve metadata through the _storage system.

File metadata inspection in Convex storage works by querying the _storage system to retrieve saved file records, allowing you to track and serve uploaded images, documents, and generated content.

Yes, you can serve stored files securely in Convex by applying queries that generate and retrieve public URLs, enabling URL-based access to your uploaded content across applications.

No, you do not need external services to manage file uploads in Convex; the platform provides a cohesive workflow for uploading, serving, and tracking files with metadata directly.

The best way to save file references in Convex data models is to use mutations that handle upload URLs and save records to the _storage system, enabling metadata retrieval and URL-based access.