Why files in Qaxa stay private and in place
There is a fundamental disconnect in modern collaboration. We have accepted a fractured workflow where our words live in one app, but our work—the documents, designs, and contracts—lives in another.
This separation forces you to bridge the gap with fragile external links and constant permission requests. We believe files shouldn't be second-class citizens hosted on a distant server; they should be first-class residents of the conversation itself.
Digital debris
In most tools, files get scattered. They are dropped into separate tabs, buried in infinite chat scrolls, or hosted on a third-party "Drive" that breaks the security model. Context is lost. Security is fragmented. You end up being a digital archaeologist, digging through history to find that one PDF.
Unified encryption
We built files into the core architecture. Whether you attach a file to a chat, a task, or a note, it inherits the security level of that Space. Always end-to-end encrypted. Always under your control. No third-party servers.
How it works
Contextual uploads
You can attach evidence anywhere: in a chat message, a specific task, or even a note comment. The file lives where the work happens, not in a dumping ground.
The Vault: Your Secure File Manager
For files that need a permanent home—like brand assets, contracts, or heavy documentation—every Space comes with a Vault. This is a dedicated, encrypted file manager where you can organize folders and store assets centrally. It replaces the need for an external "Drive." If you are in the Space, you have access to the Vault. Simple as that.
PGP-grade armor
Every file is PGP encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Only you and the people in that specific Space possess the keys to decrypt and view it. We (the provider) see only encrypted blobs. We cannot see your blueprints, your contracts, or your photos.
Context is forever
Files don’t float around. If you upload a contract to a Task, it stays attached to that Task. You never lose the why—the file stays bound to the conversation that created it.
Built for heavy assets
We know creators work with big files.
- Free accounts: Uploads up to 250 MB per file.
- Pro plan: Unlocks the heavy lifting with 1 GB per file and 20 GB total storage. More room for high-fidelity assets. Still zero-knowledge.
The result
Files aren’t buried debris. They are active assets—encrypted, organized, and strictly bound to their context. No external drive links. No exposure. Just files where they belong.
What’s next
We’re exploring secure file previews and version history. But the foundation stays solid: Files in Qaxa stay encrypted. And they stay yours.
