What was it?
Git LFS-backed large file management for Netlify sites. Store images and media in Git, transform on-the-fly via URL parameters.
What happened?
Netlify deprecated Large Media entirely, recommending Cloudinary or Uploadcare instead. No replacement built into Netlify.
Migration Guide
Cloudinary (free tier), Imgix, or Vercel's built-in image optimization. Move assets out of Git LFS.
Replacements compared
1 tracked replacement for Netlify Large Media, 1 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $20/mo.
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel | freemium — from $20/mo | yes | 15,386 |
Timeline & context
Netlify Large Media shut down in September 2023, 3 years ago. It sat in the hosting category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Netlify Large Media shut down?
Netlify deprecated Large Media entirely, recommending Cloudinary or Uploadcare instead. No replacement built into Netlify.
What should I migrate Netlify Large Media to?
Vercel cover the same use case. Cloudinary (free tier), Imgix, or Vercel's built-in image optimization. Move assets out of Git LFS.
Is there a free alternative to Netlify Large Media?
Yes — 1 of 1 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.