K1 Photo Upload File Manager vs Upload‑Lift Image Upload
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 26, 2026 for K1 Photo Upload File Manager, Nov 5, 2026 for Upload‑Lift Image Upload.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: K1 Photo Upload File Manager 5.0 from 1 reviews and Upload‑Lift Image Upload 4.9 from 178 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for K1 Photo Upload File Manager and $9/month for Upload‑Lift Image Upload.
- Upload‑Lift Image Upload lists 10 features K1 Photo Upload File Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Checkboxes, Custom text, File conversion.
Head to head
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- United States
Momentum
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Free
- · 1 GB max file size
- · 5 GB encrypted Cloudflare storage
- · 50 uploads (lifetime, across all orders)
- · 90-day file retention
- · Antivirus, 30-day backup
Starter
- · 1 GB max file size
- · 20 GB encrypted Cloudflare storage
- · 500 uploads per month
- · 90-day file retention
- · Antivirus, 30-day backup
Growth
- · 1 GB max file size
- · 2,000 uploads per month
- · 50 GB encrypted Cloudflare storage
- · 90-day file retention
- · Antivirus, 30-day backup
Pro
- · 1 GB max file size
- · 10,000 uploads per month
- · 200 GB encrypted Cloudflare storage
- · 90-day file retention
- · Antivirus, 30-day backup
- · Custom plan on request
FREE
- · 50 uploads linked to orders
- · File uploads stored for 30 days
- · Max. 10MB upload file size
- · Storage locations: US
- · Unlimited file uploads
STARTUP
- · 10GB archive space
- · 500 uploads linked to orders
- · Advanced Image Editor (+9$)
- · Customer account integration (+9$)
- · File type conversion (+9$)
- · Max. 50MB upload file size
BASIC
- · 2,000 uploads linked to orders
- · 50GB archive space
- · Advanced Image Editor (+9$)
- · Customer account integration (+9$)
- · File type conversion (+9$)
- · Max. 200MB upload file size
PRO
- · 100GB archive space
- · Advanced Image Editor (+9$)
- · Customer account integration (+9$)
- · File type conversion (+9$)
- · Max. 5GB upload file size
- · Storage locations: US, EU, ASIA
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureK1 Upload File lets buyers attach files, photos, any file type to any product. Every upload is scanned by antivirus. Files live on SOC 2 + ISO 27001 certified Cloudflare® R2 infrastructure — private, AES-256 encryption at rest. GDPR-compliant app. Resumable 1 GB uploads survive flaky connections. Hourly encrypted offsite backups with 30-day retention.
Upload-Lift allows customers to upload files / images / photos on Product, Contact, Cart and Order Status pages. It's easy to set up and does not require any theme modifications. You can configure the allowed file types, and the app includes an image editor to let customers crop images in your desired format. Let customers upload photo upload on any page on your store.
- Set upload fields to upload images per product, variant, or collection
- Every upload file is virus-scanned before download is unlocked
- Resumable uploads up to 1 GB survive lost connections without losing progress
- Hourly encrypted offsite backups with 30-day retention
- Fast upload of any file type up to 5GB in size.
- Image editor that allows cropping with predefined ratios and crop shapes.
- Preview of the uploaded image on the upload field and cart page.
- File Validations. Configure min/max file size and image dimensions.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  K1 Photo Upload File Manager |  Upload‑Lift Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 11 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment |
| Top store countries | Not published | Spain, United Kingdom, United States |
Reviews
| Measure | K1 Photo Upload File Manager | Upload‑Lift Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 178(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 8 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 35% |
Pricing
| Measure | K1 Photo Upload File Manager | Upload‑Lift Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | K1 Photo Upload File Manager | Upload‑Lift Image Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #52 | #2(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 29, 2026 | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | K1 Apps | Cloudlift |
FAQ
K1 Photo Upload File Manager and Upload‑Lift Image Upload: common questions
- Is K1 Photo Upload File Manager or Upload‑Lift Image Upload cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for K1 Photo Upload File Manager and $9/month for Upload‑Lift Image Upload. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, K1 Photo Upload File Manager or Upload‑Lift Image Upload?
- On the Shopify App Store: K1 Photo Upload File Manager 5.0 from 1 reviews and Upload‑Lift Image Upload 4.9 from 178 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- K1 Photo Upload File Manager lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Malware protection. Upload‑Lift Image Upload lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Checkboxes, Custom text, File conversion, Image crop. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 26, 2026 for K1 Photo Upload File Manager, Nov 5, 2026 for Upload‑Lift Image Upload; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 26, 2026 for K1 Photo Upload File Manager, Nov 5, 2026 for Upload‑Lift Image Upload. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.