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Filestack Demo - Filestack Picker
Dramatically improve the look and performance your file uploader with two lines of code
Filestack Demo - 100x More Reliable Mobile Uploads
Mobile uploads often fail, so we created the Content Ingestion Network (CIN) to make uploads 100X more reliable. • Filelink instantly available • Asynchronous upload from the Filestack storage to your storage location
Filestack Demo - Filestack Image Transformations UI
Powerful image transformation for you and your customers Give your customers the power to manipulate their images, before they they upload. Easily transform, convert and optimize images or apply beautiful effects and filters to any image.
Filestack Demo - Filestack OCR
Not only does Filestack’s OCR SDK help with simply digitizing documents, you’re also able to extract and organize data from credit cards, passports and tax receipts without lifting a finger. OCR from Filestack organizes and streamlines the data capture process so that you don’t have to. ​
Filestack Demo - Filestack Developer Portal Dashboard
Log in to your developer portal for easy access to all the functionality you need to get started today.
Filestack Demo - URL-based Transformations
Apply immediate transformations to any image or video right on the network – before it ever arrives in your app.
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Jaivardhan D.
JD
Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Amazing one stop solution for all the File Uploading related services."
What do you like best about Filestack?

Ease of use. Basically a few lines of code and you are good to go. You can even connect with AWS or Google Cloud and others. Compatibility with js frameworks.

I had some error with React 19 compatibility and some security issue with api key and customer support clarified issues in few hours.

Also need to mention the intelligence feature for the images build in, like OCR, nsfw, copyrights checks. OCR came in handy dealing with payment receipts for HR ops team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

The documentation is sort of incoherent at some points. Would like an updated beginner guide that easily explains the integrations and security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined Integration, Needs Better Documentation"
What do you like best about Filestack?

I love how Filestack integrates seamlessly into our mobile and web platforms, making it incredibly easy to handle file uploads, transformations, and delivery. The setup process for Filestack was a breeze, requiring just a few lines of code to get uploads and transformations operational, which was a substantial time-saver. Filestack has been instrumental in automating image resizing and transformations, alleviating us from manual handling in our code. This automation not only saves time but also increases reliability in our workflow. The file upload and CDN delivery capabilities stand out as particularly useful features. Additionally, I frequently utilize Filestack's advanced features like image transformations, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and robust security policies. The integration with popular frameworks like ReactJS, NextJS, and NodeJS is smooth and straightforward, facilitating efficient application development. Overall, the combination of easy integration and efficient CDN delivery makes Filestack a valuable tool for our business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

I would like to see clearer documentation for advanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manish Kumar S.
MS
Internshala Student Partner (ISP) 31
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My experience while using this software"
What do you like best about Filestack?

I was looking for software for file handling and image enhancing tool then I got this tool from Twitter. The best thing I like in this tool is smooth interface and high quality results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

I feel like price and software interface should me more better. Like I want more storage but the cost is bit higher for buying more storage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shefali J.
SJ
Web developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Filestack simplifies fast, reliable uploads with AI features and CDN support."
What do you like best about Filestack?

Filestack makes uploading files so much easier. The integration is smooth, and the APIs are simple to use. Uploads are fast and reliable, with no lag or failures. One of the best features is its AI capabilities, like auto-tagging and OCR, which save a lot of time and the CDN support ensures files load quickly. If you need a smooth file handling solution, Filestack is a great choice! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

Filestack gets expensive as your project grows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ME
Senior Web Developer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A reliable solution for seamless file processing"
What do you like best about Filestack?

One feature I found interesting in the Filestack is ease in uploading files. This increases the chances of working on various file extensions with ease by our team without any complications. Image transformation is the best one for us as mostly we have to resize or convert an image for our website. Using Filestack in conjunction with our existing CMS has definitely helped us reduce this overhead and allowed us to remain productive with our work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

The main drawback of Filestack is its pricing policy and as soon as projects grow large the costs will grow significantly higher. This has made us look at usage in a different dimension considering budget implications on how freely one can use this product. Moreover, as for the basic software with slight complicated features, this software is very efficient, though sometimes, the problems are shown at high working load, which, in its turn, has repercussions on the timing of projects and productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PK
Developer Relations Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I have used Filestack in one of my webinars and its a complete solution for managing images data."
What do you like best about Filestack?

The best part about Filestack is URL-based transformation which comes pretty handy for rendering images in different sizes according to the screen sizes, UI elements, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

Ahh, it feels like a bit old school. I think their overall website and developer experience could be way better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GL
Director of Development
Sports
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"True game changer for file management and transformation"
What do you like best about Filestack?

The most attractive feature of Filestack could be said to be an all round file upload and management service. For our web applications, the API fits seamlessly allowing users to easily manage and handle their files. I appreciate its ability to handle multiple files as well as its conversion functions as they make work easier. It has been relatively easy for me to integrate this into our current systems and made the user interface better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

There are some drawbacks of using Filestack such as it may be expensive depending on one’s usage, this may be a con for small business that needs to upload plentiful files. However, the underlying service is rather stable with only occasional slowdowns in the processing which affects the user experience. These challenges can result in increased costs and certain forms of cost inefficiency especially where paper based files are used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TV
Media Production Coordinator
Internet
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Automating file processing significantly improved our efficiency, but not with issues"
What do you like best about Filestack?

Three best things about Filestack, in my view, is the flexibility of the tool to handle uploads and transformations of files. The API is very simple to use in order to implement the file uploading in the web applications and useful image transformation tools enable the user to resize and crop images as well as optimize them in the moment of the uploading. there is a good compatibility level with cloud storage systems and integration with these systems has benefitted our work flow and productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

The main disadvantage of Filestack is the relatively low number of options to change its default parameters, which sometimes makes it impossible to set up the comfortable work with this software for definite user’s needs. This restriction has been the cause of several workarounds and extra added manual steps. Further, as the number of requests or queries grows with the scale of the project, the usage of the API may be subject to certain quotas that have to be handled with caution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Carl Cruz of Filestack

Hey there! Carl from Filestack here. Thanks for the review!

Glad you're loving our flexible upload and transformation tools, and that the API's been easy to work with. That's what we aim for!

I hear you on the parameter limitations and quota issues. We're always working on improving these areas. Your feedback helps us prioritize what to tackle next.

Really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. If you've got more ideas or want to chat, just give me a shout!

Cheers,

Carl

GR
Digital Content Manager
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Many file management issues in our business are finally solved"
What do you like best about Filestack?

The uniqueness about Filestack is that the service provider can absorb massive file uploads and transform the same in record time. A noteworthy feature is the capability of handling a large number of files without a considerable level of delay. In addition, the functions of file operations like resize and convert format significantly expand the functions of our applications. Enhancement of application performance with the corresponding set of features enhances our overall efficiency by a great extent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

The only problem that was found with Filestack is its slow response when handling very big files and operations on them. This can hamper our performance at certain hours that are usually busy with lots of traffic. Besides, the expenses in handling large numbers of files may be challenging, especially in terms of costs. Of these factors, some have led to interruptions while others have made us look for other ways of doing things or even better ways of doing them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CM
Social media coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"One stop center for application file handling and upload"
What do you like best about Filestack?

Filestack remove difficulties that I had with slow file upload for my photography application and website. Picture transformation and resize is one of my few favorite features that automatically resize picture size according to visitor screen and I don't have to change it manually on my side. Integrate and setup API connection with several cloud storage that I use, like OneDrive is easy and never had problem with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Filestack?

Need to experiement how to operate the platform my self since there are not much documentation and guidance to help me familiarized with the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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$69.00
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