Can I evaluate AjaxUploader before buying?
Yes. The official trial is available, and this site also includes the integrated demo package so you can run the real sample pages locally.
Is the license lifetime?
Yes. The public AjaxUploader FAQ describes the licenses as lifetime licenses with no recurring monthly or yearly fees.
Can it handle large files?
Yes. Chunked uploads, resume behavior, retry flows, and low-memory processing are all represented in the real demo library.
Can users pause and resume uploads?
Yes. Queue demos cover pause, resume, concurrent uploads, cancelation, and priority handling.
Does it support localization and custom UI?
Yes. AjaxUploader advertises support for multiple languages and extensive UI customization, and the demo set includes Tailwind, Bootstrap, modal, and wizard-style examples.
What should I use for ASP.NET Core?
Use CoreUpload for ASP.NET Core projects. AjaxUploader is the Web Forms-oriented product.
Does it support drag and drop?
Yes. Full-page drop, folder uploads, overlay effects, and drop zone styling are all covered. See the drag-and-drop demos.
Can I save uploads directly to SQL Server?
Yes. The SQL Server provider demo shows a database-backed storage strategy as an alternative to file system storage.
What Web.config settings do I need?
You need to register the control tag prefix and the ajaxupload.axd handler. The documentation page has the exact XML snippets and a step-by-step setup guide.
How do I deploy to production?
Copy the DLL, install the license file, configure request size limits, and run a smoke test. The deployment guide walks through every step.
Can I preview and crop images before upload?
Yes. The image handling demos cover preview, crop, resize, gallery upload, and EXIF orientation correction.