Files made simple.
Secure upload, cloud storage, document previews, and access control — file handling out of the box, with a clean React UI and a secure Django backend.
Files made simple
Every application eventually needs file handling — and every team underestimates how complex it gets: upload validation, virus scanning, cloud storage, access control, previews, versioning. This module handles all of it out of the box, with a clean React UI and a secure Django backend.
Features
Upload, organize, protect, preview.
Upload & storage
Drag-and-drop upload with progress indicators and multi-file support; cloud storage backends — AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage; file type validation with configurable allowed MIME types and extensions; size limits configurable per user role or tenant; and chunked upload for large files with resume capability.
Organization
Folder hierarchy to create, rename, move, and delete folders; tagging and custom metadata fields per file; full-text search across filenames and metadata; and bulk operations to select, download, move, and delete multiple files.
Security & access control
Time-limited, per-user signed URLs; access control lists for file and folder permissions by user, role, or team; an audit trail through the Audit Log module to track all file operations; and optional virus scanning via ClamAV or cloud scanning services.
Preview & processing
In-browser preview for images, PDFs, text files, and office documents; automatic thumbnail generation for images and documents; and image processing to resize, crop, and optimize on upload.
Technical Details
| Component | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Backend | Django, django-storages, Celery for async processing |
| API | DRF viewsets with upload endpoints, signed URL generation |
| Frontend | React file browser, drag-and-drop uploader, preview component |
| Storage | S3-compatible, GCS, Azure Blob (configurable) |
Integration Time
Typically 2–7 days for core upload and storage. Preview and processing features may add additional time depending on formats and security requirements.
Pairs Well With
User Management — profile photos and user documents.
Audit Log — track all file operations.
Multi-Tenant SaaS — tenant-isolated file storage.
Frequently asked questions
How long does integration take?
Typically 2–7 days for core upload and storage. Preview and processing features may add additional time depending on formats and security requirements.
Which cloud storage backends are supported?
AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage — configurable per deployment — plus chunked upload with resume capability for large files.
How are files secured?
Time-limited signed URLs per user; access control lists by user, role, or team; optional virus scanning via ClamAV or cloud scanning services; and an audit trail of all file operations through the Audit Log module.
Can users preview documents in the browser?
Yes — images, PDFs, text files, and office documents render in-browser, with automatic thumbnail generation and image processing to resize, crop, and optimize on upload.
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