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Dev tools · January 11, 2024

Browser-side encrypted file uploads

After developing a client-side encryption plugin for the Uppy uploader (https://github.com/0sumcode/uppy-encrypt), I created a proof of concept web app that encrypts files before upload (and decrypts them after download). There are other solutions like this, but I wanted one that was simple, fast, and open-source (https://github.com/0sumcode/0up) so others can adapt it for any projects that could benefit from it. I hope some folks find the service and/or code helpful!

Browser-side encrypted file uploads launched on January 11, 2024 with 5 votes and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

What it does

0up is a free, open-source, encrypted file sharing service.

No. The key required for decryption is never sent to 0up , meaning we have no ability to decrypt your uploads. Your file's meta data (file name, file type, etc) are also encrypted. Your files are encrypted by your web browser, with a key that is generated on your browser. The key is never sent to 0up , meaning only you and those you share the link with can download the decrypted files. Your keys are passed as an anchor component in the URL (#YOUR_KEY_HERE). The anchor data is not sent as part of the request to the server and isn't logged by the server. While that doesn't mean it's impossible for nefarious or bad code to leak the key, we're open source and encourage you to check our work! We…from 0up.io

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