LucidLink Mobile puts field-to-desktop file streaming on iOS and Android
LucidLink has launched LucidLink Mobile, a new iOS and Android app enabling field teams to capture and upload large media files directly into shared LucidLink filespaces, providing immediate access for desktop editors. Features include multi-file upload, in-app media preview, background uploads, and enterprise security.
Key Takeaways
- Multi-file background uploads work on iOS 26+ and Android, continuing even when the app is backgrounded or the screen is locked
- Files appear in shared filespaces the moment they upload, letting desktop editors start work while field teams are still on-site
- In-app preview streams video and audio on iOS; Android supports video, images, and PDFs without requiring downloads
- Connection drops auto-pause uploads and resume when connectivity returns — no starting over
- Security stack includes zero-knowledge encryption, SSO (SAML), MFA, and permission-aware direct links across both platforms
Why It Matters
LucidLink Mobile removes the multi-step ingest bottleneck between field capture and desktop editing — the upload, share, download, relink cycle that slows distributed production teams. By making the phone a direct entry point into LucidLink's shared filespace rather than a staging area, editors can begin cutting footage while camera operators are still on location. For news teams and content creators working under tight deadlines, this compresses time-to-edit from hours to minutes. The app also extends LucidLink's enterprise security model — zero-knowledge encryption, SAML SSO, permission-aware links — to mobile, addressing a common barrier to mobile adoption in broadcast and enterprise environments. Watch whether background uploads and auto-resume hold up reliably in low-connectivity field conditions, which will determine real-world adoption among news and sports crews.
Additional Context
LucidLink Mobile was first previewed as part of the redesigned LucidLink platform unveiled in November 2024 and showcased at NAB 2025, where it appeared alongside web-based file browsing, dynamic storage tiering, and a shift to AWS S3 backing (per postPerspective, February 2025). At that stage, the mobile app was positioned as one component of a broader enterprise-readiness push that included SAML SSO support for Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and other identity providers.
In October 2025, LucidLink expanded mobile capabilities at Adobe MAX, adding multi-file uploads and background transfers on iOS 26 alongside a Frame.io integration that mirrors Frame.io projects inside LucidLink for instant editing in Premiere Pro and After Effects (per LucidLink press release, October 28, 2025). At IBC 2025 in September, the company announced TeamCache — a site-level caching add-on delivering LAN-class performance for distributed teams — plus Enterprise Power-Ups including custom snapshots, proxy support, and SCIM-based identity management. LucidLink reported 100,000+ users across 4,000+ organizations managing 75+ PB of media, with customers including Paramount, Warner Bros, Discovery, USA Today, and Brut.
More recently, LucidLink launched Connect integrations in March 2026 to bring real-time file streaming to existing cloud drives and workflow tools without migration, and in June 2026 announced a production SDK, faster Windows cache reads, and Android MDM support (per LucidLink blog, June 2026). The company was also named a Leader in G2's Cloud File Storage report in June 2026. These developments position the mobile app not as a standalone product but as the mobile extension of an increasingly integrated platform that spans ingest, editing, review, and delivery.
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