MongoDB GridFS: A Comprehensive Guide

MongoDB GridFS: A Comprehensive Guide

MongoDB GridFS is a specification for storing large binary files in MongoDB databases. It is designed to overcome the 16MB document size limit imposed by MongoDB. GridFS splits large files into smaller chunks and stores them as separate documents, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of files that exceed the size limit.

Overview of MongoDB GridFS

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database known for its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. However, it has a limitation on the size of individual documents, which cannot exceed 16MB. This limitation poses a challenge when it comes to storing large files, such as images, videos, or large documents.

To address this issue, MongoDB introduced GridFS, a file storage specification that allows for the storage of large files in MongoDB databases. GridFS breaks down large files into smaller chunks, typically 255KB in size, and stores them as separate documents in a s