8K proxy workflow
8K originals in the cloud, 1080p proxies on your SSD, proper finishing pipeline.
8K projects break local workflows entirely
A one-hour 8K shoot from a RED V-Raptor XL or Sony Venice produces 500 GB to 1 TB. Editing locally with 8K originals is unrealistic on anything below a full workstation with dedicated storage.
8K finishing workflow with cloud origin
Sanbila uploads 8K originals to R2 intact. Server-side 1080p proxies (H.264 or ProRes Proxy) give you a clean editorial experience. At finish, Smart Relink streams only the 8K clips in your timeline for DI.
8K archive on R2
Cloudflare R2 holds 8K masters without egress penalty.
High-quality 1080p proxies
Downsampled from 8K, edit framing and focus remain reviewable.
DI-ready finishing
Smart Relink streams 8K at full bit depth to the colour session.
B2 RAW backup
Every 8K original has a redundant copy on Backblaze B2.
Sanbila by the numbers
Real specs from the live Sanbila product, not marketing claims.
Frequently asked questions
How is Sanbila different from the proxy generator built into my NLE?+
Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Avid all generate proxies locally, but they keep the original full-resolution files on the same SSD — so the disk fills up twice. Sanbila stores the originals in the cloud (Cloudflare R2) and keeps only the lightweight proxies on your machine. At export, Smart Relink streams the originals back via a local WebDAV mount, so you finish at full quality without ever downloading the source files.
Does Sanbila work offline?+
Yes for editing — once a proxy is cached on your SSD, you can cut, trim, color and arrange your timeline without an internet connection. You only need network access for the initial import (uploading originals to the cloud) and for the final export (streaming originals back via WebDAV).
How much cloud storage does the free plan include?+
The free plan includes 5 GB of cloud storage and one project, with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $49 per month for 2 TB and 50 projects, going up to 25 TB on the Enterprise plan with overage billing for teams that need more.
What upload speed do I need to use Sanbila?+
Any broadband connection works for the initial upload — Sanbila chunks files into 50 MB parts and uploads in parallel, so a typical 100 Mbps fiber line uploads 1 hour of 4K H.264 footage in about 6 minutes. After upload, day-to-day editing happens on local proxies, so your connection speed only matters again at export time when originals are streamed.
Which video formats does Sanbila support?+
Sanbila handles 22+ formats out of the box: MP4, MOV, MXF, R3D (RED RAW), BRAW (Blackmagic RAW), ARRI proxies, ProRes, DNxHR, DNxHD, H.264, H.265, plus WAV and AAC for audio. Both 4K and 8K sources are supported up to 200 GB per single file (URL imports have no size limit).
8K editing without a storage-area network
Enterprise 25 TB plan for feature-length 8K productions.
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