Documentation

🚀 1. Getting Started

Turn any file into a website in under 30 seconds. No account required.

📂 Supported Formats (50+)

We support virtually every file type:

• Documents: .md, .txt, .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, .rtf, .odt, .ods, .tex
• Data: .csv, .json, .xml, .yaml, .toml
• Web: .html, .svg, .css
• Images: .png, .jpg, .gif, .webp, .bmp, .ico
• Audio: .mp3, .wav, .ogg, .flac, .aac
• Video: .mp4, .webm, .mov
• Code: .py, .js, .ts, .go, .rs, .java, .c, .cpp, .rb, .php, .swift
• Archives: .zip, .tar.gz (auto-extracted into hosted sites)

🎨 27+ Templates

Choose from Blog, Docs, Gallery, Portfolio, Resume, Slides, Wiki, Landing Page, Magazine, Changelog, API Docs, Tutorial, Recipe, Timeline, FAQ, Comparison, Product, Newsletter, Journal, Music Player, Video Gallery, File Hub, Dashboard Report, Knowledge Base, Book, Presentation, and more.

👤 Account vs. No Account

• Without login: Upload files and get a live site instantly. Anonymous uploads are public by default.
• With login: Edit sites later, manage from the dashboard, set privacy controls, use the API, get analytics, and more.

✅ 2. Smart File Viewer

Every file gets the perfect viewer, automatically detected by type.

🧭 3. Smart Access Rules

Fine-grained control over who can access and download your files.

🌍 Country-Based Access

Restrict downloads to specific countries using Geo-IP detection. Ideal for region-locked content or compliance requirements.

⏰ Time-Based Access

Set time windows when files are accessible. Perfect for scheduled releases, limited-time content, or classroom assignments.

⏱️ Delayed Downloads

Require visitors to stay on the page for a minimum time before the download button activates. Great for engagement or ad-supported models.

🔒 Password Protection

Set a password on any site. Visitors see a password prompt before content loads.

🎟️ Token-Based URLs

Generate signed URLs that only work for specific users or for a limited time. Perfect for paid content or private sharing.

⏳ Expiring Links

Links automatically expire after a set duration. Combine with one-time download links for maximum security.

🔁 4. Auto-Update Files (Live Sync)

Upload once, keep your hosted file updated automatically when the source changes.

🐙 GitHub Repo Sync

Connect a GitHub repository. When you push changes, your hosted site updates automatically via webhook.

🔗 URL Sync

Point to any public URL. File To Site periodically fetches the latest version and updates your hosted page.

📤 Manual Re-Upload

Use the Editor's file section to re-upload with three modes:

• Smart Merge: New files are added, existing files are updated, old files are kept.
• Replace All: Completely replaces all files with the new upload.
• Add Only: Only adds new files without touching existing ones.

✏️ 5. In-Browser Editing

Edit files directly from the browser — no downloads or re-uploads required.

Supported edit types:

• Text Files: .txt, .md, .csv — full text editor with live preview
• HTML: Edit source code and see the rendered result instantly
• JSON: Tree editor with validation — catches syntax errors before saving
• Code: Syntax-highlighted editor for any programming language

Hit Save and the hosted version updates immediately. Version history tracks every change.

⭐ 6. File Reactions

Let your audience react to files — like social media for hosted content.

• 👍 Like — bookmark-style appreciation
• 🔥 Popular — mark trending content
• 👎 Dislike — downvote low-quality content

Files can be sorted by reaction count on the Explore page. Reactions help surface the best content.

🧬 7. File Forking

Copy and modify anyone's public file — like GitHub forking, but for any file type.

Click “Fork this file” on any public site to get your own copy. Modify it freely without affecting the original.

Especially powerful for:

• HTML / CSS / JS templates
• Markdown documentation
• Data files (CSV, JSON) you want to remix
• Code snippets and starter projects

📚 8. File Collections

Group related files into shareable collections — like playlists for your content.

• Create named collections: “My PDFs”, “Project Assets”, “Course Materials”
• Drag files in/out of collections from the dashboard
• Share the entire collection with a single link
• Collections get their own page with file listing and download-all option

🔗 9. File Dependencies

Link related files together for multi-file projects.

When you upload multiple files, dependencies are detected automatically:

• HTML → CSS → JS: Web projects render correctly with all assets linked
• Markdown + Images: Image references resolve automatically
• ZIP uploads: Internal file references are preserved

🚀 10. Multi-CDN Delivery

Toggle between delivery modes for speed or control.

Default is CDN mode. Switch in the Editor under advanced settings.

📡 11. Direct Download API Links

Get programmable links to any hosted file.

For every file, you get three link types:

• Raw link: Serves the file with its original content type (inline display)
• Forced download link: Triggers browser download dialog
• Preview link: Opens the styled viewer page

📲 12. QR Code Generator

Auto-generated QR code for every file — instant mobile sharing.

Every published site gets a QR code that links directly to it. Download the QR as PNG or SVG for print materials, presentations, or product packaging.

🔑 13. One-Time Download Links

Generate links that work exactly once, then expire permanently.

• Link works for a single download — then self-destructs
• Combine with expiring links for double protection
• Perfect for sensitive documents, paid content, or limited distribution

🧾 14. Watermark System

Protect images and PDFs with automatic watermarks.

• Images: Overlay text watermark (username, custom text, timestamp)
• PDFs: Add diagonal watermark text across pages
• Watermarks are applied on-the-fly — original file stays clean

🚫 15. Hotlink Protection

Prevent other sites from embedding or linking directly to your files and stealing your bandwidth.

Enable in the Editor under Security settings. When active, requests from unauthorized domains are blocked. Only your site and approved referrers can serve the content.

🧠 16. File Story Mode

Turn your file page into a narrative — like a blog post wrapped around your file.

Attach to any file:

• A rich description / story
• Update logs (changelog-style)
• Context about the file's purpose

Makes files feel like social media posts — discoverable, engaging, and shareable.

🕒 17. Time Capsule Files

Upload now, unlock later. Schedule files for future release.

Set a release date when uploading. The file page shows a countdown timer. When the date arrives, content becomes accessible.

🧱 18. Page Builder for Files

Turn any file page into a mini landing page with blocks, buttons, and links.

Add around your file:

• Text blocks (headings, paragraphs, rich text)
• Call-to-action buttons
• External links
• Image banners
• Custom background & colors

Basically: file + landing page = combined. Perfect for product launches, portfolio pieces, or marketing assets.

🧬 19. Developer API

Full REST API for programmatic uploads and site management.

🔑 Authentication

Get your API key from the Dashboard. Include it as a header:

📤 Upload via API

Response includes the live URL and short URL.

📋 List Sites

✏️ Update Site

🗑️ Delete Site

📁 Re-Upload Files

🧾 20. Temporary File Hosting

Like temp mail, but for files. Auto-deletes after a set time.

• Set expiry: 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days
• File and site page auto-delete when the time is up
• No account needed for temp uploads

📊 21. Top Files & Trending

Discover the most popular and trending content on the platform.

• Most Viewed: All-time most popular files
• Trending Today: Files gaining traction right now
• Top Rated: Files with the most positive reactions

Browse via the Explore page. Filter by file type, template, or tag.

🎨 22. File Page Customization

Make every site page truly yours.

In the Editor, customize:

• Accent color: Pick from 8 presets or enter a custom hex
• Font family: Use any Google Font or system font
• Theme: Dark, Light, or Auto
• Layout: Simple, Unified, or Presentation
• Custom CSS: Write your own styles for full control
• Background: Set a background color or gradient
• Description & buttons: Add context and CTAs via Page Builder

🔍 23. File Search

Find files across the entire platform or within your dashboard.

• Search by filename, title, description, or tags
• Filter by file type, template, date range
• Dashboard search filters your own sites in real-time
• Explore search covers all public sites

🏷️ 24. Tags & Categories

Organize content with tags for discoverability.

• Add unlimited tags to any site from the Editor
• Tags are visible on site pages and the Explore page
• Click any tag to see all files with that tag
• Popular tags surface on the Trending page

🧹 25. Auto File Optimization

Files are automatically optimized for web delivery.

• Images: Compressed with quality preservation, converted to WebP when beneficial
• Video: Transcoded for streaming compatibility
• Documents: Minified HTML/CSS/JS, optimized PDF rendering
• Original files are always preserved — optimization applies only to the served version

🔐 26. Security & Trust

Security is foundational — not an afterthought.

📦 27. ZIP → Website Mode

Upload a ZIP file and it becomes a fully hosted website. This is huge.

🚀 28. Share Page Generator

Auto-generated beautiful share pages for every site.

Every file gets a share page with:

• Thumbnail preview
• Title & description
• File preview / download button
• View count & reactions
• Open Graph & Twitter Card meta tags for rich social previews

💰 29. Custom Domains

Connect your own domain or subdomain to any site.

• Add a CNAME record pointing to filetosite.com
• SSL certificates are provisioned automatically
• Works with any registrar (Namecheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare, etc.)

🔗 30. Custom Slugs & Short URLs

Choose your own URL and get an auto-shortened link.

✏️ Custom Slugs

When uploading, set a custom slug to get a clean, memorable URL:

🔗 Auto Short URLs

Every site automatically gets a v.gd short URL for easy sharing:

Both URLs are shown after upload and in the dashboard.