imgproxy

Fast and secure standalone server for resizing and converting remote images. It works great when you need to resize multiple images on the fly without preparing a ton of cached resized images or re-doing it every time the design changes.


Product Overview

imgproxy is a fast and secure standalone server for resizing, processing, and converting images. Designed with simplicity, speed, and security in mind, imgproxy enables quick and easy image resizing on the fly, making it an ideal solution for handling large amounts of image processing. By replacing cumbersome code libraries or calling external tools like ImageMagick or GraphicsMagic, imgproxy streamlines your web application's image processing needs.

Main Features

  • Security: imgproxy prioritizes security by:
    • Verifying image type and dimensions before downloading to prevent "image bombs"
    • Protecting image URLs with a signature to prevent denial-of-service attacks
    • Supporting authorization via HTTP headers for secure use through CDNs or caching servers
  • Speed: imgproxy is designed for fast processing, ensuring quick image resizing and conversion
  • Simplicity: With only the essential features included, imgproxy keeps things straightforward and easy to use
  • Flexibility: imgproxy supports various image formats and can handle large volumes of images

By leveraging these key features, imgproxy saves time and money by reducing code complexity, simplifying image processing, and ensuring secure image handling.

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