Permanent storage for developers
Every file stored through Long Drive lives on the open Arweave network with a permanent transaction ID. No proprietary format, no lock-in — your data is yours.
Start UploadingOpen standard
Files are stored as standard Arweave transactions — readable by any Arweave gateway, not a proprietary API.
Transaction IDs
Every upload returns a permanent txID you can use in your own apps, archives and verifications.
Integrates with your stack
Retrieve files via any Arweave gateway URL. Encrypt client-side with standard AES-256-GCM.
01The data model
When you upload through Long Drive, your file becomes a standard Arweave data transaction. Long Drive stores only metadata; the content lives on the network.
You receive: a transaction ID (txID), a permanent gateway URL (arweave.ar.io/{txID}), and a file hash. These are the only primitives you need to build with.
02Use cases for developers
Permanent asset storage for NFTs and digital collectibles. Immutable audit logs and document archives. Long-term backups of project data and source archives that must outlive any single service.
Because Arweave data is public and permanent, it is well suited to content that is meant to be shared or verified — while Long Drive's optional encryption covers private material.
03Roadmap
We are working on a documented HTTP API and SDK for programmatic uploads, with rate-limited free access for developers. Current focus is reliability of the core upload pipeline.
Until the API launches, developers can integrate directly with the Arweave network (Turbo / gateway endpoints) and use Long Drive for the human-facing layer. Watch our blog for API announcements.
Developer FAQ
Can I upload files programmatically today?
The public API is on the roadmap. In the meantime you can upload directly to Arweave via the Turbo service or gateway endpoints — Long Drive uses the same open network underneath.
Is there vendor lock-in?
No. Your files are standard Arweave transactions. If you ever leave Long Drive, your data remains retrievable by transaction ID through any gateway.
Where is the source code?
Long Drive is built on open standards. We publish engineering notes on our blog and will open-source components as the API stabilizes.