AlterArchive
AlterArchive is a free file hosting service and artificial intelligence-powered image editing platform. Launched in 2025, the service allows users to upload, store, and share files without requiring registration, and includes tools for AI-based image manipulation. The platform is characterized by its pixel art aesthetic and minimalist interface.
History and development
AlterArchive was launched in 2025 as a personal project by an independent developer known as Frenzy (also referred to as Azura), under the umbrella of Altera Corporation, a software development company that maintains the project's source code on GitHub. The service initially focused on Providing a simple, registration-free file hosting solution and later expanded to include integrated AI image editing capabilities under the name "AlterDreams." The platform is built using modern Web technologies and is hosted on Vercel and other cloud infrastructure. Development is documented on GitHub, with both a stable main repository and an experimental branch for testing new features.
Features
AlterArchive provides the following core functionalities:
- File hosting and sharing: Users can upload files up to 100 MB without creating an account. Each file receives a direct, shareable URL with optional custom naming.
- AI-powered image editing: The integrated AlterDreams tool allows users to apply AI-based transformations, filters, and enhancements to images.
- Pixel art-inspired interface: The website uses a retro-themed design with bitmap fonts and a dark color scheme, reminiscent of 8-bit and 16-bit computer graphics.
- Drag-and-drop uploads: Files can be uploaded via a drag-and-drop interface or traditional file selection.
- API access: The service offers public API endpoints for programmatic file management and system integration.
- File deletion with authentication: Uploaded files can be removed using a dedicated deletion interface that requires specific authorization.
Services and endpoints
The AlterArchive platform is accessible through the following primary endpoints:
- Main site: https://alterarchive.vercel.app – The central hub for accessing AlterArchive services.
- File uploader: https://alterarchive.vercel.app/alterarchive – Dedicated interface for uploading and managing files.
- AI image editor: https://alterarchive.vercel.app/alterdreams – Tool for AI-based image editing and transformations (currently limited in functionality).
- AI image upscaler: https://alterarchive.vercel.app/alterupscaler – Service for enhancing image resolution using AI (currently limited due to the large file sizes generated, typically 80–200 MB).
- AI music generator: https://alterarchive.vercel.app/alterinstrumental – Tool for creating music with AI (currently limited in functionality).
Technical details
AlterArchive is built as a full-stack web application. The front end uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while the back end relies on serverless functions for file handling and AI processing. The platform supports multiple file types, including images, videos, audio, documents, and archives. AI image editing features are powered by pre-trained machine learning models for tasks such as style transfer, enhancement, and object manipulation.
Reception and usage
Due to its registration-free model and integrated AI tools, AlterArchive has been used for quick file sharing, prototyping, and experimental image processing. The platform's pixel-art design has been noted as a distinguishing visual feature among file hosting services.
See also
- List of file hosting services
- File sharing
- Pixel art
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