File Manager
XBackBone is a self-hosted file and media sharing platform with support for instant sharing tools.
About File Manager
XBackBone is a self-hosted file and media sharing platform. Users can upload images, video, audio, PDFs, code and other files, then share them through short links with embeds.
It supports inline previews, pastes and link shortening, multiple storage backends, and per-resource visibility with password protection and expiration. It requires the user to host it, and its current documentation describes the upcoming 4.x version as under development.
Key features
- Upload images, video, audio, PDFs, code and other files
- Share files through short links with embeds
- Inline previews for media, PDFs and syntax-highlighted code
- One-click ShareX uploader configuration
- Local disk, S3-compatible, FTP and SFTP storage options
- Per-resource visibility with password protection and expiration
Best for: People who want to operate their own file and media sharing service.
Good for
- Supports local disk, S3-compatible storage, FTP and SFTP
- De-duplicates identical uploads by content fingerprint
- Includes admin roles, per-user quotas and usage statistics
Watch out for
- Documentation notes the 4.x version is upcoming and under development
File Manager at a glance
- Website
- xbackbone.app
- Category
- Online Tools › Image Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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File Manager FAQ
What types of files can be shared?
Images, video, audio, PDFs, code and any file, shared through short links with embeds.
Which storage backends are supported?
Local disk, Amazon S3 and S3-compatible services, FTP and SFTP.
How can access to uploads be controlled?
Per-resource visibility with optional password protection and automatic expiration.
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