Introduction
Simple and easy file uploads for React
Why?
After needing to implement file uploads from scratch in multiple projects, I realized that there was a need for a better and simpler way to set up file uploads in React while still owning my S3 bucket. I wanted a library that was easy to use, fast to set up, and not bloated with features I didn't need. So I made Better Upload.
Universal
Better Upload is framework-agnostic, meaning you can use it with any React framework, like Next.js, Remix, TanStack Start, or any other. It also works with any separate backend server that uses standard Request and Response objects, like Hono.
Developer Experience
When creating Better Upload, my main focus was on making the developer experience as smooth as possible.
- Fast to set up: It takes only a few minutes to get started and upload files directly to your S3 bucket.
- Beautiful: There are copy-and-paste shadcn/ui components that you can use to rapidly build your UI.
- Own your data: Upload files directly to your S3 bucket, so you have full control over files.