While Neo4j does offer primitive storage types, resist the urge to store binary large object (BLOB) data. BLOB data storage leads to large property values. Neo4j stores property values in a single file.[1] Large property values take a while to read, which can slow down all queries seeking property data (not just the BLOBs). To suit projects with requirements to store BLOB data, a more appropriate data store should be selected.
Storing binary large object data
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