> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mostafaznv.gitbook.io/larupload/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mostafaznv.gitbook.io/larupload/advanced-usage/configuration/mode.md).

# Mode

Larupload offers two modes for storing uploaded file information: `HEAVY` mode and `LIGHT` mode.

`HEAVY` mode stores all file details in their own columns, while `LIGHT` mode stores additional information in a `meta` column as JSON-encoded data.

It's important to choose the appropriate mode for the type of table being used.

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