Features
Key Features at a Glance
- Seamless File Synchronization: Access your files across all devices.
- Secure & Flexible File Sharing: Share files with granular roles, expiration dates, and password protection.
- Spaces - Collaborative Team Folders: Ensure continuity even if team members leave.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Work on documents simultaneously with Collabora Web Office.
- Advanced Search & Organization: Use full-text search, tags, and filters for quick access.
- Unlimited Storage & Uploads: No file size restrictions.
- Privacy-First Design: Zero-Knowledge principle ensures admins can't access user content.
- Cross-Client Availability: Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android (soon), iOS (soon), and Web.
Cross-Device Synchronization
- Automatic Sync: Keep files up to date across all devices.
- File Manager Integration: OpenCloud appears as a native drive in your file explorer.
- Offline Access: Work without an internet connection; sync updates when back online.
Secure File & Link Sharing
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File Sharing
- Granular Access Roles: Assign users as Viewers, Editors, or Uploaders.
- One-Click Sharing: Generate share links instantly.
- Expiration Dates: Set automatic revocation of shared access.
- Transparency: Keep track of who made changes to files and when.
- Unlimited Sharing: Share with as many users or groups as needed.
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Link Sharing
- Public Links: Secure external sharing - no login or account needed.
- Enforced Password Protection: Custom rules for password strength.
- Link Expiry: Auto-disable links after a set period.
- Multiple Links per File: Unique links for different recipients; revoke links individually.
- Anonymous File Drop: Secure uploads without access to other files.
- Built-in Password Generator: Creates strong passwords automatically.
Spaces - Collaborative Team Folders
- Project-Based Team Folders: Designed for teams to store, access, and manage files collectively. Files in Spaces belong to multiple users, ensuring continuity even if team members leave.
- Self-Service Admin Transfer: Easily reassign space owners and assign multiple owners for shared responsibility.
- Easy Permission Control: Manage user access based on the roles Viewers, Editors, Managers.
Real-Time Collaboration – Web Office (Collabora)
- Real-Time Editing: Multiple users can work on documents at the same time.
- No File Transfers: Edit directly in the browser always on the latest version.
- No Software Installation: Works entirely online, reducing costs and complexity.
Smart Search & Organization
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Full-Text Search: Find files quickly, even in scanned documents.
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Live Search: Instant results as you type.
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Image-to-Text Recognition: Extract text from images and scanned files (OCR - Optical Character Recognition).
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Advanced Filters: Search by document type, tags, date, or storage location.
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Tags
- Flexible Organization: Categorize files beyond folder structures.
- Quick Search: Find files faster using keywords.
- Audit & Compliance: Ensure traceability of important documents.
File Versioning & Recovery
- Easy Recovery: Roll back to previous file versions.
- Accidental Change Protection: Recover files in case of unintended edits.
- Deleted File Recovery: Restore files from the trash bin.
High-Performance, User-Friendly Interface
- Familiar Desktop Features:
- Right-click context menus.
- Drag & Drop support between web and desktop.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: (Ctrl + C, Ctrl + X, Ctrl + V).
- Multi-Selection: (Ctrl + Click, Shift + Click).
- Instant UI Updates: No need to refresh when a file is modified.
Security & Compliance
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File Firewall
- Block Malicious Uploads: Prevent unwanted file types like .exe or macro files.
- Allowlist & Denylist Support: Define permitted and blocked file types.
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ICAP Antivirus Interface
- Automated Malware Scanning: Scan all uploaded files before they reach user devices.
- Early Threat Detection: Prevent infections before they spread.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets security standards for home and enterprise storage.
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Zero-Knowledge Principle
- Admin Privacy Controls: Admins manage spaces without accessing file content.
- User-Owned Data: Only designated users can access stored files.
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Access Control
- Granular Permission Management: Role-Based Access Control.
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GDPR & Accessibility Compliance
- GDPR Compliant: Fully meets EU data protection regulations.
- BITV 2.0 / WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Ensures accessible web usage for all users.
Unlimited File Size
- No File Size Limits: Upload large files without restrictions.
Web Extension System
- Extension System: Add new features and third-party integrations.
- Custom UI Adjustments: Modify the interface based on specific needs.
- Simple Installation & Management: Easily install and manage extensions.
On-Premise
- On-Premise: Fully self-hosted deployment for maximum control.
Built-in File Preview
- Supports Common Formats: Preview images and browser-compatible videos directly in OpenCloud.
Multi-Platform Availability
- Compatible with: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android (soon), iOS (soon), and Web.