NFT.Storage
IPFS and Filecoin storage service for NFT assets with a smart contract-backed endowment for long-term data preservation.
NFT Tools
Storage & Metadata
Pricing
Paid Only
Platforms
Web
API Access
Yes
Founded
2021
Overview
NFT.Storage is a Protocol Labs service that stores NFT assets on IPFS with archival copies on Filecoin, backed by a smart contract-funded endowment designed to preserve data for the long term. The free unlimited tier was discontinued in 2024; new users pay a one-time $4.99/GB fee with no recurring charges. A verification tool confirms whether NFT assets remain accessible on IPFS.
Key Features
- Content-addressed IPFS storage ensuring NFT asset URIs never change or break
- Filecoin archival backup with cryptographic proofs of ongoing storage
- Smart contract-backed endowment pool designed for 200+ year data preservation
- NFT Storage Checker: public verification tool to confirm asset accessibility
- No recurring fees — one-time $4.99/GB payment with no storage expiry
- JavaScript client library and HTTP API for developer integration
- NFTUp desktop application for drag-and-drop batch uploads
Pricing Plans
Pay-per-GB
$4.99 per GB one-time
- One-time payment — no recurring monthly fees
- IPFS hot storage with content-addressed CID URIs
- Filecoin archival with cryptographic storage proofs
- Smart contract-backed endowment for 200+ year preservation goal
- NFT Storage Checker tool to verify asset accessibility
Most Popular
Legacy Classic
Existing users only
- Available only to users who registered before tier discontinuation
- Legacy free access being gradually sunset
- Same IPFS + Filecoin backend as paid tier
- Recommended to migrate to new pay-per-GB model
- No new registrations for Classic tier accepted
