Import Files from Any Source

Cloud storage, FTP servers, URLs, and more. All automated in a simple API.

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Import from multiple sources

Handle file uploads by users or import entire media libraries from existing sources.

Flexible Storage

Results export back to original storage or to completely different solutions. You decide.

Importing Pipelines

Link Robots together to create custom import pipelines unique to your use case.

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Real-World Use Cases

Automate Every Step from Upload to Delivery

From simple backups to complex multi-destination pipelines, see how Transloadit solves real import challenges.

Multi-CDN Distribution

Deliver content globally. One upload, instant worldwide availability.

Backup Originals, Deliver Optimized

Import files from cloud storage and process them on-the-fly to create optimized versions while keeping originals safe.

Original

JPEG, 1.2MB

Original

JPEG, 1.2MB

✓

Optimized

WebP, 130KB

✓

CDN

Reliable Large File Transfers

Upload massive files with TUS protocol for automatic resume on network failures. Perfect for video and high-res media.

video-4k.mp4

8.4 GB

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Compliance-Aware Routing

Route imports from region-specific storage based on data residency requirements. Stay GDPR and HIPAA compliant.

UserLocationRouted to

John DoeNorwayEU-West-1

Sarah ChenSingaporeAsia-Southeast-1

Miguel SantosBrazilSA-East-1

Emma WilsonUKEU-West-2

Yuki TanakaJapanAsia-Northeast-1

Ahmed HassanEgyptEU-South-1

Lisa SchmidtGermanyEU-Central-1

David KimSouth KoreaAsia-Northeast-2

Maria GarciaSpainEU-West-3

James BrownUSAUS-East-1

Priya PatelIndiaAsia-South-1

Sophie MartinFranceEU-West-3

Lucas SilvaPortugalEU-West-1

Anna KowalskiPolandEU-Central-1

Omar AbdullahUAEME-South-1

Brian JamesenDenmarkEU-West-1

Fatima Al-RashidSaudi ArabiaME-Central-1

Wei ZhangChinaAsia-East-1

Isabella RossiItalyEU-South-1

Andrei VolkovRussiaEU-East-1

Amara OkaforNigeriaAF-West-1

Carlos MendozaMexicoNA-Central-1

Nadiia PetrenkoUkraineEU-East-2

Hassan YoussefMoroccoAF-North-1

Chloe TaylorAustraliaAP-Southeast-2

John DoeNorwayEU-West-1

Sarah ChenSingaporeAsia-Southeast-1

Miguel SantosBrazilSA-East-1

Emma WilsonUKEU-West-2

Yuki TanakaJapanAsia-Northeast-1

Ahmed HassanEgyptEU-South-1

Lisa SchmidtGermanyEU-Central-1

David KimSouth KoreaAsia-Northeast-2

Maria GarciaSpainEU-West-3

James BrownUSAUS-East-1

Priya PatelIndiaAsia-South-1

Sophie MartinFranceEU-West-3

Lucas SilvaPortugalEU-West-1

Anna KowalskiPolandEU-Central-1

Omar AbdullahUAEME-South-1

Brian JamesenDenmarkEU-West-1

Fatima Al-RashidSaudi ArabiaME-Central-1

Wei ZhangChinaAsia-East-1

Isabella RossiItalyEU-South-1

Andrei VolkovRussiaEU-East-1

Amara OkaforNigeriaAF-West-1

Carlos MendozaMexicoNA-Central-1

Nadiia PetrenkoUkraineEU-East-2

Hassan YoussefMoroccoAF-North-1

Chloe TaylorAustraliaAP-Southeast-2

Demo

Build File Import Pipelines by Chaining Robots

Link Robots step by step to import, transform, and deliver files anywhere without writing glue code.

Importing file...

bird.jpg

Assembly Instructions (JSON)

{
  "steps": {
    "imported": {
      "robot": "/s3/import",
      "path": "my_folder/bird.jpg"
    },
    "resized": {
      "use": "imported",
      "robot": "/image/resize",
      "result": true,
      "zoom": false,
      "width": 240,
      "height": 240
    },
    "exported_s3": {
      "use": "resized",
      "robot": "/s3/store"
    },
    "exported_gcs": {
      "use": "resized",
      "robot": "/google/store"
    },
    "exported_r2": {
      "use": "resized",
      "robot": "/cloudflare/store"
    }
  }
}

Plans and Pricing

Simple Pricing

Bigger plans mean lower cost per GB. Need flexibility? Get a custom plan with spending limits. View all pricing options.

Community

$0/mo

Start Free

Perfect for trying out Transloadit

5 GB/mo included

Import & export at 90% discount

Community forum support

All core features included

Transloadit watermark on media

Startup

$69/mo

Get Started

For small teams and startups

40 GB/month included

Import & export at 90% discount

90% cheaper than AWS Lambda

Email & chat support

99.9% uptime SLA

Enterprise

Custom

Contact Sales

For teams with advanced needs

Custom GB allowances

Dedicated account manager

Priority support & SLA

Volume discounts available

Import & Export at 90% Discount

Both importing and exporting count as only 10% of file size. Export the same file to AWS, Google, and Azure 100 times? Still just 10% charged once.

10% charge on imports

10% charge on exports

No bandwidth fees

Made for File Importing at Scale

File importing workflows without the pain

Skip the hassle of managing file imports from multiple sources. Transloadit gives you fast, safe, and cost-effective file workflows through APIs and SDKs built for production.

Import from anywhere

Connect to S3, Google Cloud, Azure, FTP servers, URLs, and more. Import single files or entire directories with ease.

Flexible export options

Export results back to original storage or to completely different solutions. You control where your processed files end up.

Secure by default

Signed uploads, scoped credentials, and compliance-aware storage options keep your file pipelines safe.

Zero infrastructure

No servers to provision or maintain. Our cloud workers auto-scale with your traffic. Just API calls — we handle the rest.

Multi-cloud ready

First-class support for all major cloud providers. Import from one, export to another — seamlessly.

Built for developers

Typed SDKs, deterministic Assemblies, and flexible Robots. CI-safe file pipelines you can version-control.

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Testimonials

Loved by Developers Worldwide

Transloadit is used by developers all over the world to handle file processing. Don't take our word for it, see what they have to say.

Dave PerrettCTO / Shuttlerock

I'm not usually one for fanboy-ism but Transloadit is one service I would recommend without hesitation. Their product and customer support is outstanding.

Mike ReidDirector of Engineering / Signed

Top notch support — better than top notch.

Elio CapellaHead of Development / Filestage

We wouldn't be able to be here without your support. Your service is the best video transcoding service out there and I'm happy about the reliability.

Jon WongStaff Software Engineer / Coursera

Having a solution for both uploading and transcoding has been a godsend for the current scale that we are at five years after first choosing Transloadit.

Braden SchaefferLead Engineer / Biginterview

I absolutely love you people. From the support to the technology, performance and APIs... you've taken what could have been the most painful process of my entire development career and turned it into an absolute joy. I cannot thank or recommend you enough.

Rosemary BlackCTO / Financial Gravity

I love it. Very easy, lots of options, everything works really well.

Matt SumnerDeveloper / Thoughtbot

Using Transloadit saves development and maintenance. Being able to focus on our product instead of reinventing the wheel cannot be understated.

Michael BartlettCo-founder / gitter.im

Superbly simple and one of the most popular features on Gitter. Even supports cat gifs!

BrianCTO / Bitchin' Ideas

After nearly a week of testing various AI image processing tools, Transloadit stood out as the clear winner. Its well-designed API is both intuitive and powerful, making integration seamless. The speed and performance exceeded expectations.

Carlos RamosDeveloper / Digital Media Integration

It was very pleasant, and the docs are great! For the rest amazing, I love the service.

Dave PerrettCTO / Shuttlerock

I'm not usually one for fanboy-ism but Transloadit is one service I would recommend without hesitation. Their product and customer support is outstanding.

Elio CapellaHead of Development / Filestage

We wouldn't be able to be here without your support. Your service is the best video transcoding service out there and I'm happy about the reliability.

Braden SchaefferLead Engineer / Biginterview

I absolutely love you people. From the support to the technology, performance and APIs... you've taken what could have been the most painful process of my entire development career and turned it into an absolute joy. I cannot thank or recommend you enough.

Matt SumnerDeveloper / Thoughtbot

Using Transloadit saves development and maintenance. Being able to focus on our product instead of reinventing the wheel cannot be understated.

BrianCTO / Bitchin' Ideas

After nearly a week of testing various AI image processing tools, Transloadit stood out as the clear winner. Its well-designed API is both intuitive and powerful, making integration seamless. The speed and performance exceeded expectations.

Mike ReidDirector of Engineering / Signed

Top notch support — better than top notch.

Jon WongStaff Software Engineer / Coursera

Having a solution for both uploading and transcoding has been a godsend for the current scale that we are at five years after first choosing Transloadit.

Rosemary BlackCTO / Financial Gravity

I love it. Very easy, lots of options, everything works really well.

Michael BartlettCo-founder / gitter.im

Superbly simple and one of the most popular features on Gitter. Even supports cat gifs!

Carlos RamosDeveloper / Digital Media Integration

It was very pleasant, and the docs are great! For the rest amazing, I love the service.

Dave PerrettCTO / Shuttlerock

I'm not usually one for fanboy-ism but Transloadit is one service I would recommend without hesitation. Their product and customer support is outstanding.

Mike ReidDirector of Engineering / Signed

Top notch support — better than top notch.

Elio CapellaHead of Development / Filestage

We wouldn't be able to be here without your support. Your service is the best video transcoding service out there and I'm happy about the reliability.

Jon WongStaff Software Engineer / Coursera

Having a solution for both uploading and transcoding has been a godsend for the current scale that we are at five years after first choosing Transloadit.

Braden SchaefferLead Engineer / Biginterview

I absolutely love you people. From the support to the technology, performance and APIs... you've taken what could have been the most painful process of my entire development career and turned it into an absolute joy. I cannot thank or recommend you enough.

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Import files from any source — all automated in a simple API.

Manual file moves are slow and fail

Auto-imports that retry on errors

Files are scattered everywhere

Import from any source, save anywhere

Logins and access are a mess

Secure login for every storage

Big folders crawl when importing

Import huge folders in parallel

Imports feel like a black box

Live progress on every import

Files break in transit

Integrity checks catch broken files

Transfer costs keep rising

Smart transfers use less data

Private files must stay private

Encrypt files so only you can access them

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HIPAA

AES256

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