Upload and ingest

Media upload and ingest, built for the real world

Iconik ingests media from any source — on-prem storage, cloud, live feeds, or mobile — and automatically enriches it with metadata, transcriptions, and AI tagging. So your library is searchable, structured, and ready to use from day one.
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Iconik handles big files without breaking a sweat

884
K
assets uploaded per day
11.1
TB
ingested every hour
319
M
transcode jobs generated automatically

Manage media from the moment of upload

Flexible ingest, however you work

Whether your team works on-prem, in the cloud, or in between, Iconik meets you there. Connect existing storage — S3, Azure, Google Cloud, Wasabi, Dell, IBM — without migrating a single file. Upload from desktop, browser, or iOS. Pull in live feeds and broadcast streams. No need to change how you work.

Monitor NAS and SAN directories with the Iconik Storage Gateway

Scan AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure, Backblaze buckets, and more

Easy browser-based drag-and-drop for remote contributors

Support large bulk transfers with resume capability via the Iconik Agent.

Close the gap between ingest and action with instant proxies

Iconik generates proxy files automatically at ingest — your team can start reviewing and collaborating right away, no waiting on full-res transfers. The master file is always there when you need it.



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Generate AI-assisted metadata

Don’t let assets get left behind. During ingest, AI services analyze media to generate transcripts, detect objects and faces, and create searchable metadata. Assets enter the system enriched and discoverable.

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Start ingesting your library today

Fingerprint your files

Stop duplicate files before they start. Each file receives a checksum during ingest. If it already exists in the system, Iconik links the new location to the existing asset instead of creating a copy. Storage stays clean, version history stays clear, and nothing gets lost in duplication.

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Control who accesses what, when

Every ingest creates a complete asset — formats, file sets, and permissions automatically applied. Files route to the correct storage tier or project based on your rules. The right people gain access instantly. Unauthorized users do not.

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“What used to take 30-45 minutes of someone's time per podcast episode now happens near instantaneously — just basically as long as it takes for the viewing proxy to transcode"

Sam Wolf
Head of Post-Production, Morning Brew Inc

Morning Brew reduced media management costs by

69%

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Frequently asked questions

What is media ingest software?

Media ingest software automates the process of uploading, indexing, enriching, and structuring media files when they enter a system. It ensures content becomes searchable and usable immediately.

Can Iconik index media without moving it?

Yes. Iconik can index media in place using watch folders and cloud storage scanners, eliminating the need for forced migration.

Does ingest automatically generate proxies?

Yes. Proxies and keyframes are generated automatically during ingest so teams can review and edit without waiting for manual transcodes.

How does Iconik prevent duplicate uploads?

Iconik calculates a checksum for every file during ingest. If the file already exists, it links to the existing asset rather than creating a duplicate copy.

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