Storage

preroll.io includes built-in file storage powered by Cloudflare R2. Every account gets storage that works immediately — no external integrations or configuration needed. Upload video, audio, and production files directly to episodes and manage them from one place.

How It Works

When you upload a file to an episode, it goes directly to preroll.io's built-in storage by default. Files are stored on Cloudflare's global network with zero egress fees, meaning downloads are fast regardless of where your team or clients are located.

If you connect an external provider like Frame.io, Google Drive, or Vimeo, you can optionally set it as your default delivery provider in Settings > Integrations. Individual episodes can also be linked to specific providers.

Upload priority:

1. Episode-level integration (if linked)
2. Organization default provider (if set)
3. Built-in R2 storage (always available)

Storage Limits

Storage is designed for video-first workflows. A single 4K episode might be 20-80 GB (ProRes) or 5-15 GB (H.264/HEVC). Plan limits are sized accordingly.

Uploading Files

From the Episode Page

1. Navigate to any episode
2. Click the Upload button or drag files anywhere on the page
3. Files upload directly to storage via your browser

Large files (over 100 MB) are automatically split into chunks for reliable uploads. Upload progress is shown as a toast notification at the top of the screen.

Supported Formats

Any file type can be uploaded. Video and audio files get special treatment:

• Video files — A thumbnail is automatically extracted from the video after upload
• Audio files — Can trigger the AI transcription pipeline if configured

Video Thumbnails

When you upload a video file, preroll.io automatically extracts a frame from approximately 2 seconds into the video and saves it as a thumbnail. This thumbnail appears in the file grid instead of a generic placeholder.

Managing Storage

Settings > Storage

The storage settings page shows:

• Usage bar — How much of your plan's storage is used
• File table — Every file stored with name, show, episode, size, and upload date
• Sorting — Sort by name, size, or date
• Filtering — Filter by show to find specific files
• Deletion — Delete individual files to free up space

Deleting Files

To free up storage:

1. Go to Settings > Storage
2. Find the file you want to remove
3. Click the delete icon (trash) on the row
4. Confirm deletion

Deleted files are permanently removed and cannot be recovered. The storage quota updates immediately.

From the Episode Page

Files can also be deleted directly from the episode's file list using the delete button on each file card.

Default Delivery Provider

If you connect Frame.io, Google Drive, or Vimeo in Settings > Integrations, a "Default delivery provider" option appears. This controls where new uploads go by default:

• PreRoll.io Storage (built-in) — Files stay on preroll.io's infrastructure
• Frame.io — Files upload to your Frame.io account (requires connected integration)
• Google Drive — Files upload to your Google Drive
• Vimeo — Files upload to your Vimeo account

You can override the default on a per-episode basis by linking a specific provider to that episode.

External Provider Comparison

Technical Details

• Files are stored on Cloudflare R2 (S3-compatible, zero egress fees)
• Uploads use presigned URLs — your browser uploads directly to R2 without going through the application server
• Files over 100 MB use multipart uploads (64 MB chunks) for reliability
• Signed download URLs expire after 1 hour and are regenerated on each request
• Storage usage is tracked atomically per organization