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About Uploadcare
What is Uploadcare?
Uploadcare is a file handling toolkit that covers upload, storage, transformation, and delivery of images, videos, and documents. It replaces multiple tools (upload widget, image optimizer, CDN) with a single API — no backend code required.
Who is it for?
Developers building apps with user-generated content, e-commerce sites needing product image optimization, and teams wanting to reduce image load times without manual work. It is not ideal for hobbyists with zero budget or projects needing offline processing.
Key use cases
Add a JavaScript widget or API endpoint, and Uploadcare handles file validation, storage, on-the-fly transformation (crop, resize, filter), and fast delivery via 325,000+ CDN nodes in 135 countries. Common use cases include user avatar uploads, product galleries, video streaming, and document management.
Key features
- File upload widget — Drag-and-drop, multi-file, progress bars, validation. Works with React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and vanilla JS.
- Image transformation API — Resize, crop, rotate, apply filters via URL parameters in real time.
- Automatic optimization — Compress images without quality loss; auto-choose format and quality based on browser.
- Video processing — Upload, transcode, and stream videos with adaptive bitrate.
- Global CDN — 325,000+ nodes in 135 countries for low-latency delivery.
- Security features — File validation, virus scanning, signed uploads, access control.
- AI image operations — Content-aware cropping, background removal, object recognition.
Uploadcare Pricing
Uploadcare pricing: Free · from $66/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free — $0/mo
Includes 1,000 operations/month, 500 MB max file size, upload widget & API, basic image transformations, adaptive bitrate streaming, CDN delivery, signed uploads, webhooks. Personal use only.
Pro — $66/mo (or yearly discount)
Everything in Free, plus 100,000 operations/month, 1 GB max file size, auto-moderation, malicious content filtering, automated image optimization, content-aware crop & resize, automated responsive images, document conversion, async video processing, signed URLs, 3 team members.
Business — $166/mo (or yearly discount)
Everything in Pro, plus 250,000 operations/month, 10 GB max file size, automated AVIF compression, upload widget whitelabeling, custom Upload API domain, custom CDN CNAME, custom OAuth apps, dedicated solution engineer, performance & security review, 4 team members.
Enterprise — Custom
Everything in Business, plus custom plan limits (file size up to 5 TB), traffic and storage price match, AWS S3 storage, Okta SSO, project management API, free migration, HIPAA and SOC2 compliance, private Slack channel, dedicated solution architect. Contact sales for pricing.
All plans include a free tier to start. No credit card required for Free plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uploadcare free?
Yes, Uploadcare offers a Free plan with 1,000 operations/month, 5 GB traffic, and basic features. No credit card required to start.
How much does Uploadcare cost?
Uploadcare has a Free plan at $0/mo, Pro at $66/mo, Business at $166/mo, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Save 16% with yearly billing.
What is Uploadcare used for?
Uploadcare handles file uploads, image optimization, video processing, and content delivery via a single API. It replaces multiple services with one toolkit.
What are the best alternatives to Uploadcare?
Popular alternatives include Cloudinary, Imgix, and Cloudflare Images. Each offers similar image processing and CDN features with different pricing and capabilities.
Who is Uploadcare best for?
It is best for developers building apps with user uploads, e-commerce sites optimizing product images, and teams needing fast media delivery without managing infrastructure.
Does Uploadcare offer a free trial?
Uploadcare's Free plan is always available at $0/mo. Pro and Business plans can be tested via the free tier before upgrading.
