UploadThing

File uploads as a service. Drop-in upload UI components plus storage.

UploadThing provides drop-in upload UI components plus hosted file storage. Simpler than configuring S3 yourself.

Full walkthrough being written.

When to pick

• You want pre-built upload UI components.
• You don’t want to manage S3 yourself.
• You need quick MVP file upload support.

Setup

UPLOADTHING_SECRET in vly secrets. Use the React component on the client; server validates and records via Convex mutation.

Related

Convex file storage

Built-in alternative.

AWS S3

DIY alternative.

File uploads recipe

Patterns.