Frequently asked questions
Files are kept indefinitely as long as storage allows. We only delete files when we are running low on disk space, which is quite rare — we maintain large storage capacity and actively monitor usage.
When we do need to reclaim space, we delete files that haven't been accessed in 30 days, starting with the oldest ones first (files uploaded over a year ago go first). Active files that are being downloaded regularly are never touched.
No. We don't run automated deletion jobs on a schedule. Files are only removed when storage is genuinely needed, and even then only the oldest, least-accessed files are targeted. If your file is being accessed regularly it will not be removed.
If you are hosting something important and long-term, we recommend keeping your own copy as with any third-party hosting service.
25 GB per file. There is no limit on the number of files you can upload.
No. FileDitch is fully anonymous. No registration, no login, no tracking of who uploaded what. Drop a file, get a link.
Most common file types are accepted. We block anything that could be dangerous or executed server-side, including:
Executables and installers: exe, msi, apk, ipa, dmg, deb, rpm, app
Scripts: php, py, sh, bash, pl, rb, bat, cmd, ps1, vbs and similar
Web files: html, htm, js, svg, xml
Macro-enabled Office files: docm, xlsm, pptm and similar
Java archives: jar, war, ear
Videos, audio, images, plain documents, archives, disk images, databases and most other formats are all fine.
No. Hotlinking and embedding are not supported. Files must be downloaded and hosted elsewhere if you want to embed them. Direct linking to files on FileDitch from external sites will not work as intended.
Yes. It's a simple HTTP POST — no keys required. See the API page for documentation and examples.
Use the abuse page. Include the file URL and as much detail as possible. We act fast.
Files are accessible to anyone with the link. There is no password protection or private upload feature. Links use random 20-character folder names which makes them unguessable by brute force, but we do not guarantee privacy — treat anything uploaded here as potentially public.
The upload endpoint is protected by rate limiting and automated abuse prevention to stop bulk scraping and spam. We do not publicly index uploaded files.