This Upload Labs File Attributes, Value Calculations Guide breaks down how file attributes influence Size, Value, Research, Neuron gains, and Server value. If you want to grow your server income efficiently, understanding how each modifier interacts is essential.
Base File Values
Each file type starts with a base Size, Value, Research, and Server Value Multiplier. These determine how strong the file is before any attributes are applied.
| File Type | Base Size | Base Value | Base Research | Server Value Mult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | 1e2 | 1e2 | 1 | 1 |
| Image | 1e4 | 1.6e5 | 2 | 1e2 |
| Sound | 1e6 | 2.56e8 | 4 | 1e4 |
| Video | 1e8 | 4.096e11 | 8 | 1e6 |
| Program | 1e10 | 6.553e14 | 16 | 1e8 |
| Game | 1e12 | 1.048e18 | 32 | 1e10 |
How Attribute Multipliers Work
When calculating how attributes change a file’s performance, start with a multiplier of 1, then apply each relevant attribute.
If the attribute is not listed for a category, it has no effect on that stat.
For example, a file with 3 Enhanced levels for Size would multiply as:
1 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 8
The Code category is different: some effects add flat values rather than multiply.
Attribute Multipliers
Size Modifiers
| Attribute | Size Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Compressed | 0.5 |
| Compressed | 0.5 |
| Compressed | 0.5 |
| Enhanced | 2 |
| Enhanced 2 | 2 |
| Enhanced 3 | 2 |
(Compression stacks up to three times.)
Value Modifiers
| Attribute | Value Mult |
|---|---|
| Infected | 0.25 |
| Enhanced | 2 |
| Enhanced 2 | 2 |
| Enhanced 3 | 2 |
| Scanned | 4 |
| Validated | 4 |
| AI | 2e7 |
Research Modifiers
| Attribute | Research Mult |
|---|---|
| AI | 0 |
| Refined | 2 |
| Enhanced | 2 |
| Enhanced 2 | 2 |
| Enhanced 3 | 2 |
(AI blocks all Research gain.)
Neuron Modifiers
| Attribute | Neuron Mult |
|---|---|
| AI | 0 |
| Distilled | 2 |
| Enhanced | 2 |
| Enhanced 2 | 2 |
| Enhanced 3 | 2 |
(AI also removes Neuron gain entirely.)
Code Modifiers
| Attribute | Effect |
|---|---|
| Fixed | +3 Code Mult |
| Optimized | ×2 Code Mult |
Unlike other sections, Code uses additive and multiplicative effects.
Server System Explained
Core Rules
- All file types produce equal value per bit.
This means 1 GB of Text is worth the same as 1 GB of Games on the server. - Files that cannot stack are treated as separate variations.
Variation Value Formula
variation.value = file_count × server_mult × variation_value_mult
Server Value per Bit Formula
For each file variation stored, the server generates value using:
value += sqrt(variation.value) × 0.02
This means spreading value across more variations increases total server output.
Should You Enhance or Compress Files?
Here is the important takeaway:
Enhancing
- Enhancing does not increase value per bit on the server.
- The only benefit is that it creates more variations, which increases total value because each variation contributes separately.
In short:
Enhance only if your goal is to add more variations to boost server income.
Compression
Compression does increase value per bit, because:
- Variation value scales with file count, not file size.
- Compression reduces size, letting you store more files in the same space without lowering value.
In short:
Compression is a direct increase to server efficiency and should be used as often as possible.