file.io
file.io
Spec sheet
- What it does
- file.io lets users upload files and share a link, with files deleted after download or expiration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · file.io
- Paid from
- 25Read 21 Sep 2026 · file.io
- Support
- The contact page lists email, a Philadelphia mailing address, and a telephone number for questions and concerns.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · file.io
- Maker
- The site identifies file.io as a project of Mr Cowboy LLC.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Allowed content
- The FAQ says illegal or copyrighted content is not allowed.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Anonymous use
- Users can upload and download without creating an account or providing personal information.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- API access
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · file.io
- API controls
- The API supports file upload, expiry, maximum download count, and auto-delete fields.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Browser and API
- The service supports file sharing from a browser or through its REST API.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Custom branding
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · file.io
- Deletion and backups
- The site says uploaded files are permanently deleted after download or expiry and that it does not maintain backups of shared files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Download tracking
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · file.io
- Encryption
- The site says communications use HTTPS/TLS and stored uploads receive additional encryption.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Expiration
- The API documentation says the default expiry is 14 days and accepts expiration periods in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Max file size
- 10Read 21 Sep 2026 · file.io
- Overall transfer limit
- The FAQ states file transfers are limited to a total of 4 GB.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
- Use case
- The site gives temporary password sharing as an example use case, with the password deleted after it is viewed.Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
Plans and prices
Free Free Manage files in web app · Share files up to 2 GB · 4 GB hourly upload limit · Auto-delete after 1 download Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
Basic $25 a month Monthly billing shown; annual billing is also offered, with one month free Manage files in web app · Share files up to 10 GB · Unlimited hourly uploads and downloads · Optional auto-delete · 2 TB permanent storage · Download up to 250 GB per month Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
Premium $99 a month Monthly billing shown; annual billing is also offered, with one month free Manage files in web app · Share files up to 100 GB · Unlimited hourly uploads and downloads · Optional auto-delete · 3 TB permanent storage · Download up to 1 TB per month · Custom domain · Direct downloads Read 7 Oct 2026 · file.io
Where Specifiction places it
- File transfer services#43 of 1058.3