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File Storage Quota Exceeded in Lovable App
Your Lovable app's file storage is full and users can no longer upload files, images, or documents. New uploads fail with quota or storage limit errors.
As your app grows and users upload more content, you'll eventually hit the storage limits of your Supabase plan. This can happen suddenly when a feature goes viral or gradually as content accumulates over time.
The problem affects all file operations — not just new uploads but potentially also file transformations, thumbnails, and temporary files that consume storage silently.
Error Messages You Might See
Storage quota exceeded
Error: Bucket size limit reached
507 Insufficient Storage
Failed to upload: no space available
Common Causes
- Free tier limits reached — Supabase free tier has 1GB storage, which fills up quickly with images
- No file cleanup — Old, unused, or temporary files are never deleted
- Duplicate files — The same file is uploaded multiple times without deduplication
- Uncompressed uploads — Full-resolution images stored without any compression or resizing
- Orphaned files — Files remain in storage after the associated record is deleted from the database
How to Fix It
- Check current storage usage — Go to Supabase dashboard → Storage to see which buckets use the most space
- Clean up orphaned files — Write a script to find storage files that aren't referenced in your database and delete them
- Add image compression — Compress images before upload to reduce file sizes by 60-80%
- Implement file lifecycle rules — Automatically delete temporary files and old versions after a set period
- Upgrade your storage plan — If your app legitimately needs more storage, upgrade your Supabase plan
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
How much storage does Supabase free tier include?
Supabase free tier includes 1GB of storage. The Pro plan ($25/month) includes 100GB with additional storage at $0.021/GB.
Will deleting database records free up storage?
No. Deleting a database row doesn't automatically delete the associated files in storage. You need to explicitly delete files from the storage bucket.