Glossary term
What is Blob (Binary Large Object)?
Blob stands for Binary Large Object.
Any large binary file. Example: A video or image.
Learn it properly · System DesignLesson 17: Object Storage: How S3-Style Storage WorksImages saved to a server's disk vanish when you add a second server. How S3-style object storage keeps files safe at any scale, why uploads should skip your servers entirely, and what belongs in the database instead.