The control room for your S3 media libraries.
Browse millions of objects, automate media QC, cut AWS storage and egress costs, and hand content to partners — without sharing a single access key.
7-day trial · No credit card · Connect your AWS account in one click
Manage, QC, and save — without leaving one screen
S3 Forge replaces the AWS console, a QC pipeline, and a cost spreadsheet with a single tool built for media teams.
Manage
Every bucket, account, and region in one fast view. Preview video, images, and text right in the browser.
QC
Flag broken, low-res, or silent files automatically across a whole bucket — plus optional AI visual scoring.
Save
Freeze cold media to archive storage and offload partner egress to cut the AWS bill — savings shown upfront.
QC thousands of media files without downloading a byte
S3 Forge runs ffprobe across your bucket and flags problems automatically — so broken, low-res, or silent files never reach a viewer. Add opt-in AI Visual QC for a 1–10 quality score and the specific defects found.
- Corrupted / unreadable
- No audio track
- Below 720p
- Unsupported video codec
- Unsupported audio codec
- Non-standard sample rate
Optional AI Visual QC · see the cost before you run it
Your AWS bill, minus the waste
Two built-in levers reduce what you pay AWS — cheaper storage for cold media, and partner delivery that barely touches your egress.
Freeze cold media
One click moves objects to a Glacier archive class with a reversible S3 lifecycle rule — and shows the projected monthly savings before you commit.
- Glacier Deep Archive−96% · coldest, lowest cost
- Glacier Flexible−84% · minutes–12h retrieval
- Glacier Instant−83% · instant access, no thaw
Distribute to partners
Hand content to third-party platforms straight from your own AWS account — with near-zero egress, per-partner cost visibility, and a scoped portal. No copies, no shared keys.
- CloudFront delivery, Requester-Pays, or one-time bulk copy
- Signed access, magic-link partner portal, one-click revoke
Built for the way media teams actually work
Multi-account browser
Connect unlimited AWS accounts and browse, search, and preview every bucket from one place.
Streaming CSV & Excel reports
Export inventories on million-object buckets with no timeout — filter by date, folder, or file type.
Watch-hours analytics
Total runtime, video counts, and per-folder breakdowns across your catalog in minutes.
Version history
Browse, compare, and restore prior object versions — ideal for post-production overwrites.
CloudFront mapping
Map buckets to CloudFront domains so reports carry ready-to-use delivery URLs.
Partner portal
Invite partners by email to a scoped portal where they self-serve content — you keep control.
Live in minutes — no keys to copy, nothing to install
Connect — keyless
Launch a one-click CloudFormation stack. S3 Forge gets a scoped, cross-account role — no access keys are ever stored.
Manage
Your buckets appear instantly with live stats. Browse, search, and preview across accounts and regions.
Report & save
Run media QC, export reports, freeze cold data, or distribute to partners — all from the same screen.
What you get that raw S3 doesn’t give you
| S3 Forge | Raw AWS console | Generic S3 GUI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated media QC (ffprobe + AI) | |||
| One-click archive cost savings | |||
| Reports on million-object buckets | |||
| Secure partner distribution | |||
| Keyless connect (no stored secrets) | |||
| Multi-account, multi-region view |
Connect without handing over the keys
Built on AWS best practice: least-privilege access, temporary credentials, and your data never leaving your account.
Keyless connect
A scoped cross-account IAM role with short-lived STS credentials, gated by a private external ID. No long-lived secrets stored.
AES-256-GCM at rest
Any stored configuration is encrypted with authenticated AES-256-GCM — and credentials are never returned to the browser.
Your AWS account
Your media stays in your buckets. S3 Forge reads and acts on your data in place — it never copies it to our servers.
Revoke anytime
Disconnect in one click, or delete the role in your own console. Access ends immediately, on your terms.
One plan. Everything included.
Start with a 7-day free trial — no credit card required. Both plans unlock every feature.
Monthly
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
Yearly
~$16.42/mo · save 18%
- Unlimited buckets & AWS accounts
- Media QC + metadata reports
- Streaming CSV / Excel exports
- Bucket freeze & cost savings
- Partner distribution
Everything you might be wondering
Do you store my AWS access keys?
No. S3 Forge connects with keyless onboarding — a scoped cross-account IAM role and short-lived STS credentials gated by a private external ID. No long-lived secrets are ever stored, and credentials are never returned to your browser.
Does my media leave my AWS account?
No. Your objects stay in your own buckets. S3 Forge reads and acts on them in place — it never copies your media to our servers.
How large a bucket can it handle?
Buckets with millions of objects. Reports stream and large inventories run asynchronously, so exports don’t time out or run out of memory.
What is media QC, and what does AI Visual QC add?
Automated QC runs ffprobe across your files and flags issues like no audio, below 720p, unsupported codecs, and corrupted files — at no extra cost. Opt-in AI Visual QC adds a 1–10 quality score and a list of specific defects, with the cost shown before you run it.
How does partner distribution cut egress costs?
You deliver content to partners from your own AWS account using CloudFront delivery, S3 Requester-Pays (the partner pays egress), or a one-time bulk copy — with per-partner cost visibility and one-click revoke. No shared keys, no duplicated infrastructure.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. Every new account gets a 7-day free trial with full access — no credit card required.
Can I connect multiple AWS accounts?
Yes. Connect unlimited accounts and switch between them, with a unified view across regions.
How do I cancel?
Manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your account via the Stripe customer portal. You can also disconnect AWS access in one click.
Tame your S3 media library today
Start free in minutes. No credit card, no long-lived keys.