Aktar
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About Aktar
Aktar is a free, open-source app that uploads files to your own S3-compatible storage and copies shareable links.
Use Aktar when you need to share files quickly without uploading to a third-party service. It suits developers, freelancers, and anyone who already uses S3-compatible storage and wants a faster sharing workflow.
- Upload files via drag-and-drop, paste, or file browser
- Works with Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, MinIO
- Automatically compresses images
- Resume interrupted uploads
- Generate QR codes for links
Good to know: Free and open source. Available on macOS 14+, Windows 10 and 11, iOS, and Android coming soon. Supports multiple languages.
Key features
- No middleman required: Files upload directly to your storage bucket with no Aktar account or intermediary servers involved.
- Short links on your domain: Generate shortened links using your own domain or connect existing shorteners like Shlink or YOURLS.
- One-step setup for R2: Paste a Cloudflare API token and Aktar automatically creates the bucket and configures public links.
At a glance
- Category: AI Productivity
- Type: Productivity utility
- Jobs: Automate Busywork
- Evidence: New launch on Product Hunt (a few reviews)
- AIME Score: 54 of 100
- Launched: Sep 30, 2026 on Product Hunt · 100+ upvotes
- Website: getaktar.com
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Sources: Found on Product Hunt (launched Sep 2026) · Details checked on the tool’s own website · Researched by AI Made Easy
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