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# Using file managers

The most convenient way to upload, manage, and insert images into content in CKEditor is by using file managers. [CKBox](https://ckeditor.com/ckbox/) and [CKFinder](https://ckeditor.com/ckfinder/) are our official file managers and file uploaders that let you upload, manage, and insert images and other files.

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## CKBox file manager

CKBox is a modern file management platform with a clean UI and a top-notch UX.

With CKBox you can:
* Organize images and other files into customizable categories.
* Create, rename, and delete folders.
* Delete, rename, and tag files.
* Search files and filter results by numerous properties.
* Easily access recently used files.
* View images in high-resolution full-page preview.
* Define and reuse alternative text for images.
* Get your images served quickly through global AWS S3 CDN or via local options, such as filesystem or SQL databases.

**Read the {@link features/ckbox dedicated CKBox feature guide**} to learn about its installation and configuration. The guide also lets you try CKBox in action.

## Uploadcare file manager

Uploadcare is a modern file management platform with multiple integrations with services like Dropbox, Facebook, Google Drive, Google Photos and OneDrive.

With Uploadcare you can:
* Upload images directly from:
	* Dropbox,
	* Facebook,
	* Google Drive,
	* Google Photos,
	* OneDrive,
	* Local computer,
	* External URL.
* Manage all uploaded images through a dedicated platform.
* Edit images by changing dimensions, applying filters and adjusting various image parameters.
* Get your images served quickly through global AWS S3 CDN.

**Read the {@link features/uploadcare dedicated Uploadcare feature guide**} to learn about its installation and configuration. The guide also lets you try Uploadcare in action.

## CKFinder file manager

CKFinder is a powerful file manager with various image editing and image upload options.

With CKFinder you can:
* Group images and other files into folders and subfolders.
* Move or copy files between folders.
* Easily filter files.
* Drag and drop images and paste them from the clipboard into the editor.
* Crop, rotate, edit, and resize images.

**Read the {@link features/ckfinder dedicated CKFinder feature guide**} to learn about its installation and configuration. The guide also lets you try CKFinder in action.
