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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

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