Files & Folders
AnyDB allows you to upload and organize files and folders directly inside your workspace. Whether you're attaching a file to a data document or storing files independently, AnyDB makes it easy to manage and preview content within your database environment.
📂 Where Can You Add Files?
Files can be stored in multiple ways inside AnyDB:
- Directly inside a Database – Files live alongside other items like Pages or Data Documents
- As children of a Data Document or Page – Attach files to provide additional context or documentation
- Inside a File Cell – Upload files into designated file-type fields in a data document
This flexibility allows you to treat AnyDB as both a file repository and a structured operations platform.
📤 Uploading Files
To upload a file:
- Click the
+ Newbutton or use the/menu to add a File item or field. - The File Upload Dialog will appear.
- Choose one or more files from your device, or select an entire folder with subfolders and contents.
- The files will be uploaded and added as new items inside the database or under the selected parent item.
Storage Limitations
- The Free plan limits individual file uploads to 5MB.
- Free teams have a 1 GB total storage cap.
- To increase storage and remove file size limits, upgrade to the Pro or Business plan.
🔍 Built-in File Previews
Some file types have built-in previews, allowing you to view the contents directly in AnyDB—no downloads required:
| Supported File Types | Preview Capability |
|---|---|
| Images (.jpg, .png, .gif) | ✅ |
| Text files (.txt, .md, .html) | ✅ |
| PDF (.pdf) | ✅ |
| Word (.docx) | ✅ |
| PowerPoint (.pptx) | ✅ |
| Excel (.xlsx) | ✅ |
| Audio (.mp3, .ogg, .wav) | ✅ |
| Video (.mp4) | ✅ |
These previews also appear when sharing these files via public or private shared links, making it easy to deliver rich content without needing downloads.
🗃 Working with Folders
Folders in AnyDB help organize all types of items, including:
- Data Documents
- Pages
- Files
You can create folders inside a database by selecting "Folder" from the new item menu.
Use folders to group related content by project, client, department, or workflow stage.
🧠 Best Practices
- Use folders to group assets like contracts, reports, or design files by category.
- Add files as children to pages or data documents when they provide supporting information.
- Use file cells in structured records for things like invoices, resumes, or audit forms.
- Take advantage of built-in previews to streamline document review and sharing.
- Monitor your team’s storage usage regularly—especially on the Free plan.
📎 Summary Table
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| File Upload Destinations | Database, Data Document, Page, or File Cell |
| Folder Support | Organize any item—files, pages, or data documents |
| Upload Dialog | Supports single file, multi-file, or folder uploads |
| Built-in Previews | Supported for common document, media, and image formats |
| File Size Limit (Free) | 5MB per file |
| Team Storage (Free) | 1 GB total per team |
| Storage Upgrades | Included in Pro and Business plans |
AnyDB makes it easy to bring your documents and media into your workspace—connected, searchable, and sharable alongside your structured data.