Everything you need to store and share files
northfiles is deliberately small. Here is what it does, and how each part works.
Fast file delivery
Popular files are cached at edge locations so downloads start quickly wherever your users are. Your storage stays the single source of truth; caches refresh when you replace a file.
- HTTP range requests and resumable downloads
- Correct
Content-Typeand caching headers out of the box - Automatic compression for text-based files
- Purge a file or a whole folder from cache through the API
Storage built for media
Keep product images, screenshots, video clips, podcasts and design exports together. Folders and tags keep things tidy as your library grows.
- Thumbnails and previews for common image formats
- Streaming playback for video and audio files
- Metadata such as size, type and dimensions on every file
- Bulk move, rename and delete from the dashboard
Private links
Not everything should be public. Keep folders private and hand out signed links that work only for as long as you decide.
- Expiry by date or after a set number of downloads
- Revoke any link instantly
- Optional download-only mode that hides the original file name
- Access log for every shared link
A REST API you can learn in an afternoon
Every action available in the dashboard is also available through the API. Authentication uses tokens you can scope and rotate. See the docs for examples.
- JSON responses with clear error messages
- Multipart uploads for large files
- Webhooks when files are uploaded or links are opened
- Tokens scoped to a single folder or to read-only access
Made for small teams
Invite teammates, decide who can upload and who can only view, and keep client work separate with projects.
- Roles: owner, editor and viewer
- Separate projects with their own storage and tokens
- Activity history for uploads, deletions and shares
Careful with your data
Files are encrypted at rest and always served over HTTPS. We don't look inside your files and we don't sell data. Read our privacy policy for the details.
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Regular backups of file metadata
- Export all your files whenever you want to leave
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you need to store and deliver. We'll reply with a plan that fits, usually within one business day.