convex-file-storage

File storage in a Convex app is handled by generating upload URLs for client-side transfers, storing files in the system _storage table, and saving local database references to manage metadata and safe deletion.

To serve files via URL after uploading to Convex storage, the system automatically generates accessible URLs and retrieves associated file metadata directly from the _storage table for use in your application.

Yes, Convex supports document management and user-generated content workflows by providing end-to-end file handling, including upload URL generation, metadata retrieval, and safe deletion when files are no longer needed.

The best way to manage generated files from Convex actions is to store the outputs using the integrated file storage system, retrieve their URLs for serving, and save file references to enable safe deletion later.

To safely delete files in Convex, you remove the local storage references from your application database and then delete the actual file from the _storage table to prevent orphaned data and manage lifecycle correctly.