cloudflare r2 browser

The R2 browser
built for real file work

Skip the AWS CLI for everyday bucket tasks. CloudPairs connects to R2 with your S3-compatible credentials — browse buckets in dual-pane mode, queue bulk uploads, and copy to S3 or local disks without egress guesswork.

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The R2 dashboard wasn't built for bulk file work

Cloudflare's console is fine for creating buckets — but renaming folders, moving thousands of objects, or syncing R2 ↔ S3 means CLI scripts or third-party tools with clunky UIs. A cloudflare r2 browser on the desktop should feel like Explorer or Finder: dual panes, drag-and-drop, searchable listings, and a transfer queue you can pause or retry. When every asset move becomes a one-off script, teams lose hours and introduce risk. You need a dedicated R2 file manager that treats buckets like folders, not API endpoints.

CloudPairs = your R2 desktop client

CloudPairs is a cloudflare r2 browser for Windows 10/11 and macOS 13+ that speaks the S3-compatible API R2 exposes. Connect in about 60 seconds with endpoint https://<account-id>.r2.cloudflarestorage.com and region auto, then browse buckets in a dual-pane layout. Queue parallel uploads and downloads, copy R2 → Amazon S3 without staging on disk, and schedule nightly backups to another bucket or SFTP. Credentials live in your OS keychain. Start with a free 14-day Pro trial — no credit card — then continue on Pro at $12/mo for automation and unlimited connections.

Features

Why CloudPairs for Cloudflare R2

S3-compatible R2 connection

Access Key + Secret + custom R2 endpoint — same workflow as S3, tuned for Cloudflare.

Dual-pane R2 ↔ S3/local

Drag files between buckets, local disks, or another cloud without shell scripts.

Zero middleman cloud-to-cloud

Copy R2 → S3 directly through the transfer queue — no download folder in between.

Bulk folder operations

Recursive upload, download, and delete with per-file progress and retry.

Automation

Schedule R2 → backup bucket jobs on cron, interval, or daily rules (Pro).

OS keychain storage

R2 access keys encrypted in Windows Credential Manager or macOS Keychain.

Use cases

Who uses CloudPairs with Cloudflare R2

Static site asset sync

Push build output from local → R2 production bucket before CDN cache refresh.

R2 → S3 disaster backup

Nightly automated mirror from R2 origin to AWS for compliance or redundancy.

Multi-bucket media library

Browse CDN origin buckets with search, sort, and dual-pane reorganisation.

Preview

Dual-pane Cloudflare R2 browsing

CloudPairs Cloudflare R2 file manager
Setup

How to connect Cloudflare R2

Five steps to your first transfer. Full guide in our docs.

1

Download CloudPairs for Windows or macOS and sign up — free 14-day Pro trial, no credit card.

2

Open Connections → + Add connection → choose S3 Compatible.

3

Endpoint: https://<account-id>.r2.cloudflarestorage.com — Region: auto.

4

Enter R2 Access Key ID and Secret Access Key from the Cloudflare dashboard.

5

Test connection → Save → open the bucket in the left or right pane and start transferring.

Read the full Cloudflare R2 connection guide →

See also: Docs guide

Compare

CloudPairs vs alternatives

Alternative Limitation
Cloudflare Dashboard No dual-pane, no transfer queue, no cross-cloud copy.
AWS CLI / rclone Powerful but no visual browser for daily file operations.
Cyberduck Single-pane layout, limited automation, dated UX.
FAQ

Cloudflare R2 questions

Add an S3 Compatible connection with your R2 endpoint (https://<account-id>.r2.cloudflarestorage.com), region auto, and R2 API keys from the Cloudflare dashboard. Test, save, then browse buckets in dual-pane mode. Full steps are in our docs.
No. CloudPairs is an independent desktop client that uses Cloudflare R2's public S3-compatible API. We are not affiliated with Cloudflare, Inc.
Yes. Open R2 in one pane and S3 in the other (or use the transfer queue). CloudPairs copies cloud-to-cloud through the queue — no intermediate folder on your PC or Mac.
CloudPairs manages objects via the S3 API and bucket credentials. Public access and custom domains are configured in Cloudflare; once the bucket is reachable with your keys, you can browse and transfer objects normally.
New accounts get a 14-day Pro trial with no credit card — automation, unlimited connections, and full transfer queue during the trial. After the trial, Pro is $12/mo; the free tier keeps core browsing with connection limits.
Related

Related cloud tools

Amazon S3 S3-Compatible Storage Cloud-to-Cloud Transfer

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