Aura versus LWC

For a long time, 24Files has been offered as an Aura component. As of the Spring '25 release we now also offer an LWC component. The Aura component remains available for the time being but all new developments and or fixed will be done on the LWC component only.

LWC is faster because it uses the native browser APIs and Web Components standard, reducing the need for heavy framework abstractions. Aura relies on more JavaScript processing, leading to somewhat slower load times and rendering. Hence, the overall user experience will be improved by using LWC.

In addition, the LWC component is now configured via custom metadata types . This makes it easier to configure 24Files if you are using the component on multiple objects and want to ensure that the same configuration settings are applied to all of the components.

On our YouTube channel you will find some videos which were recorded with the Aura component and with the associated component configuration.

With the LWC component, you navigate to Setup > Custom Metadata Types to configure the exact same settings.