When working with Strapi, it's common to switch from one upload provider to another during different stages of the project. However, Strapi does not offer a dedicated tool for migrating uploads between providers, which can lead to issues if both files and metadata are not migrated together. To safely migrate media files from one provider to another, you need to backup your entire project, install and configure the new upload provider, import the backup into the updated Strapi project, and ensure that both the files and database records are migrated correctly. This involves updating the content security policy (CSP) to allow images from the new provider to display properly inside the Admin panel. The process requires careful planning and configuration of the new upload provider's settings, including AWS S3 permissions, credentials, and bucket information. By following this approach, you can cleanly switch between different upload providers without breaking your project.