
FileDue
Lock files until clients pay.

FileDue
FileDue is a payment-gated file delivery platform built for freelancers, consultants, and small agencies who want to get paid before handing over their final work.
Most freelancers know the workflow:
- Finish the project.
- Send the files.
- Issue the invoice.
- Wait.
Sometimes payment arrives immediately. Sometimes it takes reminders, follow-ups, and awkward conversations. Once the work has been delivered, the leverage is gone.
FileDue changes that workflow by making payment part of the delivery itself.
How it works
- Upload your deliverables.
- Set a price.
- Share one link.
- Your client reviews protected previews.
- The client pays through Stripe.
- Files unlock automatically.
No manual intervention. No chasing invoices. No subscriptions.
Protected previews
Clients often want to verify that the work is complete before paying.
FileDue solves this with protected previews.
Images, videos, and PDFs are displayed as watermarked previews. Clients can review the work and confirm that everything is ready without receiving the original production files.
Protected previews help both sides:
- Clients gain confidence before paying.
- Freelancers retain control of their deliverables.
Built for digital work
FileDue supports virtually any digital deliverable:
- Design packages
- Logo files
- Figma exports
- Source code archives
- Documentation
- Photo galleries
- RAW images
- Video exports
- Audio files
- PDFs and documents
- Marketing assets
Each delivery supports:
- Up to 5GB total size
- Up to 500 files per link
Large projects can be delivered through a single URL.
Stripe-powered payments
Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
Clients can pay with cards and other Stripe-supported payment methods depending on their region.
Funds go directly to the freelancer's connected Stripe account.
There are:
- No manual payout requests
- No holding periods
- No middleman accounts
As soon as Stripe confirms the payment, FileDue unlocks the files automatically.
No client account required
Clients don't need to create an account.
They simply:
- Open the delivery link
- Review the protected preview
- Pay
- Download the files
Removing sign-up friction makes the process easier for everyone.
Security
Original files remain inaccessible until payment is confirmed.
Protected previews are generated separately from source files. Images and videos are delivered as watermarked previews before payment.
Users can choose EU or US data jurisdiction for deliveries.
Who is FileDue for?
FileDue is designed for:
- Designers
- Developers
- Photographers
- Video editors
- Writers
- Translators
- Consultants
- Creative studios
- Small agencies
Anyone delivering digital work to clients can use FileDue to simplify handoff and avoid delayed payments.
Pricing
Simple pricing:
- First 3 paid deliveries are free
- No subscription
- No monthly fee
- No setup costs
- 2% per successful transaction
If the client never pays, you pay nothing.
Why FileDue exists
FileDue was created to solve a problem shared by freelancers everywhere: Delivering work first and getting paid later. Instead of relying on reminders and invoice chasing, FileDue turns delivery itself into the payment step.
Upload the files → Set the price → Share one link → Get paid
Files unlock automatically.
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