Transloadit

What Transloadit is

Transloadit is a media processing service for developers and engineering teams that automates file uploads, processing, storage, and delivery. It handles images, video, audio, and documents, with tasks such as video encoding, image resizing, document conversion, and AI workflows. Reusable Templates describe workflows that can run multiple Steps in parallel through one API call. Uploads support resumable transfers through the tus protocol and automatic retries after network failures. Storage connections include Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, Dropbox, and Supabase. Developers can use Uppy browser uploads, mobile and backend SDKs, a REST API, Zapier, and Terraform integrations. The service provides API access, and its listed platforms include Android, iOS, macOS, and web. Data in transit is protected with HTTPS, while sensitive data at rest is encrypted with AES-256. Processing can be pinned to the United States, Europe, or Asia Pacific, or sent to a global endpoint that routes requests to the closest region. The security program includes ISO 27001 certification, SOC 2 Type II attestation, GDPR and CCPA compliance, and HIPAA-regulated workloads under a Business Associate Agreement. Transloadit was founded in 2009.

Who it suits

Transloadit suits developers and engineering teams handling files uploaded by customers who need automated processing, storage, and delivery workflows. Its API, SDKs, upload tools, and storage connections support teams building file handling into software.

Limits

Community includes 5 GB per month and a 0.5 GB file-size limit. Lite, the lowest-priced listed plan, includes 15 GB per month and a 1 GB file-size limit; processing beyond its allowance costs $2 per GB.

Getting started

1. Visit transloadit.com and choose a plan.
2. Connect through the REST API, an SDK, Uppy, Zapier, or Terraform.
3. Set up a reusable Template for the processing workflow.
4. Connect a listed storage service if needed.
5. Choose a processing region or use the global endpoint.

Verdict

Choose Transloadit if your team needs an API-centered way to automate customer file uploads and media processing, with reusable workflows and storage connections. Lite is the lowest priced plan with a listed price at $29 a month. Consider another plan if its 1 GB file ceiling or monthly allowance does not fit; Enterprise provides tailored limits and pricing.