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Filen - Cloud Storage

Filen - Cloud Storage

Cloud storage, redefined.

122 ratings
87 reviews
πŸ”§ Utilities
πŸ“Š Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 21, 2021
  • July 23, 2026

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Securely store photos, videos, and documents with military-grade encryption. Access files on any device, share them easily, and enjoy features like offline access and encrypted notes. Offers a free tier with 10 GB storage.

βœ“10 GB free storage
βœ“Unlimited pro storage
βœ“Secure client-side encryption
βœ“Offline file access
βœ“Cross-device file access
βœ“Encrypted notes and chats
βœ“Automatic camera upload
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Filen. Based on 122 reviews and a 3.8/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • πŸ”’End-to-end encryption and privacy-focused design
  • πŸ’°Affordable pricing with generous storage tiers
  • 🌍Open-source and transparent service
  • πŸš€Fast upload/download speeds
  • πŸ‘Clean and intuitive UI design
  • πŸ› οΈResponsive customer support team
  • πŸ“±Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, desktop, web, Linux)
  • πŸ”Zero-knowledge architecture
  • ⚑Reliable sync functionality
  • 🎡Unique features like Notes and Music integration

Negative things

  • πŸ›Frequent app crashes during uploads
  • πŸ“ΈPhoto/video upload failures and inconsistencies
  • πŸ”„Auto-upload feature unreliable and incomplete
  • ⚠️Data loss issues in Notes feature
  • πŸ”Thumbnail cache exposed in Files app (security concern)
  • 🎬Video playback and preview issues
  • πŸ“±iOS app feels clunky compared to desktop
  • πŸ”‘VoiceOver accessibility broken
  • 🚫Cannot upload from iOS share extension
  • ⏱️Slow load times and delayed biometric login
  • πŸ”„Sync issues with camera roll
  • πŸ“Text editor broken with certificate errors
  • 🎨UI navigation issues and hidden features
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What's New in Filen

4.0.15

July 23, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

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new update

new update made the app unusable
yashiepieyashiepie

Really good!

The new update has improved the Filen so much!
user17117user17117

Only crashes

I just started using this service, and I want to like it so bad. The Linux desktop app works well for me so far, but I haven't been able to use the iOS app here successfully at all. My first real use case (and reason for signing up) is to share large video files (for example, a much longer than necessary elementary school musical), beyond what Ente supports. But attempting to do literally anything with the files mov files uploaded from Linux results in either a hang or a crash. I hope this isn't the rewrite that I've seen discussed in places. I guess I can look forward to that.
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jakarrjakarr

Needs some work

I love what this app can do. I also love that it’s based in the EU, however, the UI is very buggy, especially if you rotate from portrait to landscape on an iPad. Sometimes the sorting options menu doesn’t open either. Needs work.
Random DoooodRandom Dooood

Music pause when I minimise the app

App is good but music pauses when I minimise in iphone 13,
Is that intentional feature or it is a bug, whatever it is this should be fixed.
SlayerRishabhSlayerRishabh
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

App crashes when uploading photos/videos

Bug

Music pauses when app is minimized

Bug

Photo upload stuck at specific file counts (e.g., 42 photos)

Bug

Notes lose data during sync

Bug

Note type conversion deletes text content

Bug

Video thumbnails not displaying correctly

Bug

Cannot open audio files in app

Bug

App stuck on opening screen

Bug

Login credentials not working on iOS despite working elsewhere

Bug

Upload progress not visible in latest update

Bug

File upload stalls at 'finishing' stage

Bug

Camera upload fails with VPN enabled

Bug

Rich text editor loses data on sync

Bug

Share public link toggle does nothing

Bug

Media not found error when uploading images

Bug

App unable to load albums page

Bug

Password reset link not sending

Bug

Automatic account deletion after inactivity

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Requested Features

12 requests

Video streaming/playback within app

Feature

Read-only file mode option

Feature

Back-sync feature (delete from phone, delete from cloud)

Feature

Multi-select file upload capability

Feature

iPad split-screen view support

Feature

Shared folder system like Dropbox/Google Drive

Feature

Album-to-folder mapping for camera uploads

Feature

iOS Files app integration/mounting

Feature

Audio file playback within app

Feature

Dark mode following system settings

Feature

Magnetic link download support

Feature

Better gallery navigation and filtering

Feature

FAQ

What is Filen - Cloud Storage?

Filen is a cloud storage service designed for securely storing photos, videos, and documents. It utilizes military-grade client-side AES 256-bit encryption to ensure your files are private and accessible only to you. The app offers features like offline access, cross-device syncing, and encrypted notes and chats.

What are the key features of Filen?

Key features include 10 GB of free storage upon account creation, with options for unlimited storage through pro offerings. It provides secure client-side encryption, offline file availability, the ability to stream and preview files directly from the cloud, and access across all your devices. Users can also benefit from encrypted notes, encrypted chats, automatic camera uploads, and a clean, user-friendly interface with dark mode.

How much does Filen cost?

Filen offers a freemium model. Users receive 10 GB of storage for free when they create an account. For users who require more storage, there are 'pro offerings' that provide unlimited storage, though specific pricing for these tiers is not detailed in the provided description.

What devices is Filen compatible with?

The application is designed to allow access to your files on every device. While specific operating systems or platforms are not explicitly listed, the description emphasizes cross-device accessibility, suggesting broad compatibility for accessing your stored data.

How can I share files with others using Filen?

Filen allows you to easily share files with family, friends, and colleagues, even if they are not Filen users. This feature enables seamless collaboration and distribution of your stored documents, photos, or videos without requiring recipients to have their own account on the platform.