# The Complete File Upload Platform and Delivery Solution | Uploadcare > Uploadcare is an all-in-one file upload platform & delivery solution. It enables developers to build high-performing websites and apps faster with a production-ready SaaS infrastructure for uploading and delivering images, videos, and documents at scale. This documentation is intended for developers, DevOps engineers, product teams, and performance-focused businesses that integrate file uploads and media delivery workflows. ## Core Capabilities and Features ### File Uploading > Uploadcare provides a powerful suite of tools to quickly start accepting images, videos, audio, or documents from users or systems via a simple integration. #### [File Uploader](https://uploadcare.com/products/file-uploader/) > A plug-and-play upload widget for scalable and secure file uploads from external users: - Supports all major frameworks, including JavaScript, Next.js, React, Vue, Angular, and more. - Can be integrated in minutes with a configuration wizard and ready-to-use code snippet - Enables uploads from multiple sources, including local device, camera, URL, Facebook, Dropbox, Google Photos, Google Drive, and more - Supports drag-n-drop, upload progress bars, and image previews - Supports file validation for size, quantity, and MIME-types - Supports accelerated uploading and multi-part uploads for large files up to 5TB - Provides built-in security, including malware scan, content moderation of files on upload, and signed URLs with security tokens - Includes built-in image editor - Provides full support for A11Y accessibility features and localization for 34 languages - Responsive design fit for desktop and mobile apps, with rich UI customization options via CSS, including white-labeling #### [Upload API](https://uploadcare.com/api/) > A comprehensive Upload API to quickly integrate direct uploads—whether from end users or backend systems—into your website or app: - Provides SDKs for major frameworks and languages, including JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, and more - Upload from client-side or server-side - Enables uploads from multiple sources, including local device, camera, URL, Facebook, Dropbox, Google Photos, Google Drive, and more - Supports large file uploads with progress tracking - Supports file validation for size, quantity, and MIME-types - Supports accelerated uploading and multi-part uploads for large files up to 5TB - Provides built-in security, including malware scan and signed URLs with security tokens - Enables access to file metadata, tracking of upload events, and triggers for custom workflows - [Full Upload API Documentation](https://uploadcare.com/docs/api/upload/) ### Image and Video Optimization > Uploadcare provides modern tools for achieving peak web performance without manual optimization of media files. #### [Automated image optimization](https://uploadcare.com/cdn/image-cdn/) > Automated format conversion - Save time with automatic conversion of images to modern formats like AVIF and WebP, and cache variations without taking up storage. > Adaptive image quality - Forget fine-tuning compression and stripping redundant image metadata—algorithms under the hood handle these tasks without sacrificing quality. - [Image Compression and Optimization Documentation](https://uploadcare.com/docs/compression/) #### [Automated video optimization](https://uploadcare.com/cdn/video-cdn/) > Adaptive video streaming - Reduce data transfer costs for high-traffic videos with on-the-fly conversion to H.264 and AV1 formats, ensuring the resolution that best fits the user’s bandwidth and device. - [Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Documentation](https://uploadcare.com/docs/adaptive-bitrate-streaming/) ### [AI-powered transformations and file conversion] Effortlessly edit media files with over 40 transformations and effects. #### [URL API](https://uploadcare.com/api/) > Transform images in real time using a URL-based API and simple parameters, and serve those images directly from cache without reprocessing or altering the source file. #### [Automated responsive images](https://uploadcare.com/products/adaptive-delivery/) > Serve images perfectly sized for each screen and resolution, improving user experience. The adaptive image component eliminates the need to manually create srcset attributes for multiple image variations. #### [Smart crop & resize](https://uploadcare.com/docs/transformations/image/resize-crop/#operation-smart-crop) > Retain the proportions of faces and crucial objects while automatically resizing the rest of the image and applying a matching color to fill in the missing background. #### [Overlays & watermarks](https://uploadcare.com/docs/transformations/image/overlay/) > Programmatically protect and customize images with text titles, copyright, descriptions, brand logos, or watermarks—without engaging the design team. #### [Photo filters](https://uploadcare.com/docs/effects-enhancements/#image-photo-filters) > Add a distinct look and feel to images across your website with our library of photo filters. #### [Face detection](https://uploadcare.com/docs/face-detection/) > Easily create user photos with automatic cropping, and ensure compliance with privacy laws by applying face blur at scale. #### [Object recognition](https://uploadcare.com/docs/object-recognition/) > Automatically detect objects in the images for further file tagging, review, and categorization. #### [Background removal](https://uploadcare.com/docs/remove-bg/) > Unify product listings and simplify image categorization by automatically removing image backgrounds. #### [Video processing](https://uploadcare.com/docs/transformations/video-encoding/) > Save on encoding operations for low-traffic videos via standalone REST API processing: Change size, quality, and format (MP4, OGG, WEBM). #### [File conversion](https://uploadcare.com/docs/transformations/document-conversion/) > Leverage an extensive suite of converters between the most popular file formats for Microsoft, Apple, OpenDocument, text, data, audio, GIF, video, and even Adobe file formats. ### Content Delivery Network (CDN) > Uploadcare CDN is a fast and reliable content delivery network that optimizes your images and videos for any device and platform. #### [Edge caching](https://uploadcare.com/cdn/) > Deliver files instantly from the edge using a purpose-built CDN optimized for visual content, ensuring low latency and high availability worldwide. #### [Proxy](https://uploadcare.com/docs/delivery/proxy/) > Plug in our CDN via web proxy to fetch remote files, and get fast and scalable file delivery without building infrastructure yourself. #### [Custom CDN/Proxy CNAME](https://uploadcare.com/docs/delivery/cdn/#settings) > Use your own domain for CDN links to files stored on Uploadcare. For example, replace the default ucarecdn.com domain with cdn.mycompany.com for your URLs. ### Security and compliance > Confidently handle millions of files every day with built-in tools for secure upload, storage, processing, and delivery. #### [Signed uploads](http://uploadcare.com/docs/uploading-files/#signed-uploads) > Control which users can upload files and how long that access is available via generated signature tokens. #### [Signed URLs](https://uploadcare.com/docs/security/secure-delivery/) > Grant access to specific files for specific users. Signed URLs contain authentication tokens that give access to only those with the link. #### [Malware scanning on upload](https://uploadcare.com/docs/security/malware-protection/) > Automatically scan every file on upload for malware. When an infection is detected, the files are deleted or moved to quarantine for further review. #### [Content moderation](​​https://uploadcare.com/docs/unsafe-content/) > Minimize reputational risk by detecting inappropriate content, and deleting or flagging items for review. #### [SVG validation](​​https://uploadcare.com/docs/security/#svg-validation) > Scan SVG files for potentially harmful code. If JavaScript is found inside the SVG file, it will be rejected for uploading. #### [HIPAA workflows](​​https://uploadcare.com/docs/guides/hipaa/) > Establish HIPAA-compliant ePHI data flows with all relevant security measures provided by Uploadcare. ### Storage > Get fast and secure integrated storage of your choice. #### [Uploadcare storage](https://uploadcare.com/docs/uploads/storage/) > Secure and scalable storage, out of the box. Only source files take up storage space, while any derivative is cached directly on our CDN. #### [Amazon S3](https://uploadcare.com/docs/aws-s3-storage/) > Easily connect your own S3 bucket for direct uploads, without compromising the speed of delivery. #### [Backup and copy to S3](https://uploadcare.com/docs/s3-integration/) > For advanced data protection, set up a custom S3 bucket for automated file copy and backup jobs. ### File management > Easily review and manage uploaded files, troubleshoot and track usage, or build custom workflows. #### [REST API](https://uploadcare.com/api/) > Gain full control over your integration with low-level API access to manipulate files, configure add-ons, and fine-tune platform features. #### [Webhooks](https://uploadcare.com/docs/webhooks/) > Subscribe to file events and trigger corresponding actions within your app. For example, get a notification when a file is uploaded or if the uploaded file is infected. #### [Usage insights](https://uploadcare.com/docs/managing-files/#analyze-project-usage) > Analyze any upload or file processing operation in detail, measure optimization impact, and see traffic and storage usage via an intuitive dashboard. #### [Custom metadata](https://uploadcare.com/docs/file-metadata/) > Add metadata to your files for easier categorization, like order numbers, user IDs, or custom tags. ### Integrations and Developer Tooling #### [Integrations Overview](https://uploadcare.com/docs/integrations/) > Documentation for Uploadcare widgets, API libraries, plugins, no-code integrations, and guides for different languages, frameworks, and platforms. #### [JS Upload Library](https://uploadcare.com/products/file-uploader/js/) > JavaScript SDK for building flexible file upload workflows in the frontend. #### [API Overview](https://uploadcare.com/api/) > Uploadcare offers three APIs that upload, transform, optimize, manage, and convert files: - Upload API - URL API - REST API ## Integration and Support > Uploadcare supports seamless onboarding with comprehensive guides, documentation, and a strong developer community. ### [Quick Start Guide](https://uploadcare.com/docs/start/quickstart/) > Step-by-step guide for implementing core features quickly ### [Full Documentation](https://uploadcare.com/docs/) > Covers all APIs, SDKs, full list of available operations for optimization and transformations, and installation and configuration for widgets, storage, and CDN. ### [Community](https://community.uploadcare.com/) > Ask questions, share use cases, and get support from other developers ## Competitive Comparisons > Explore how Uploadcare stacks up against other solutions for file uploads and delivery. ### [Uploadcare vs. ImageKit](https://uploadcare.com/compare/imagekit-alternative/) > Comparison of upload integration, compliance, and developer experience ### [Uploadcare vs. Cloudinary](https://uploadcare.com/compare/cloudinary-alternative/) > A feature-by-feature breakdown covering integration time, documentation quality, and additional costs. ### [Uploadcare vs. Filestack](https://uploadcare.com/compare/filestack-alternative/) > Analysis of uptime and reliability, quality of compression, and pricing ## Solutions by Industry ### [E-learning](https://uploadcare.com/solutions/elearning/) ### [E-commerce](https://uploadcare.com/solutions/ecommerce/) ### [Web agencies](https://uploadcare.com/solutions/devshops/) ### [Marketplaces](https://uploadcare.com/solutions/marketplaces/) ### [Healthcare](https://uploadcare.com/solutions/healthcare/) ## Resources ### [Case Studies](https://uploadcare.com/customers/) > Real-world success stories from Uploadcare customers ### [Demo](https://uploadcare.com/demo/) > Uploadcare's interactive playground. See how easy it is to upload, optimize, and transform images. No deployment required. ### [Blog](https://uploadcare.com/blog/) > Industry tips, use cases, and developer updates ### [Changelog](https://uploadcare.com/docs/changelog/) > Product release history ## About Uploadcare ### [Company Info](https://uploadcare.com/company/) ### [Awards](https://uploadcare.com/company/awards/) ### [Partnerships](https://uploadcare.com/partners/) ### [Contact Sales](https://uploadcare.com/schedule-demo/) ### [Bug Bounty Program](https://uploadcare.com/about/bug-bounty/) ## Legal and Compliance - [Terms of Service](https://uploadcare.com/about/terms/) - [Privacy Policy](https://uploadcare.com/about/privacy-policy/) - [Trust Center](https://trust.uploadcare.com/) - [Service Level Agreement (SLA)](https://uploadcare.com/about/sla/) - [DMCA Policy](https://uploadcare.com/about/terms/#10-copyright-infringement-and-dmca-policy) ## E‑E‑A‑T & Trust Signals > Uploadcare is trusted by leading organizations and is built by seasoned experts in file uploading and delivery. - Experience: For over 14 years, Uploadcare has proudly set the standard for high-performance, secure media upload and delivery infrastructure. - Expertise: Uploadcare is designed for high-quality media upload and delivery—processing over 40 million files monthly and up to 30 TB of CDN traffic daily. - Authoritativeness: Uploadcare is used by global teams in mission-critical workflows, with customers reporting 99.99% uptime and 20% faster CDN response times compared to similar solutions. - Trustworthiness: Uploadcare adheres to major compliance standards and provides customers with extensive baked-in security measures, including access control, malware scanning, and inappropriate content moderation. - Community: Uploadcare has been committed to the open-source community from the start, holding an MIT license, offering responsive support, and clear, up-to-date documentation. ## Social Media - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/uploadcare) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uploadcare) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@uploadcare) - [GitHub](https://github.com/uploadcare) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/mKWRgRsVz8) - [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/uploadcare)