ImageKit.io Blog

Video streaming and optimizations for Azure Blob Storage using ImageKit

angel-pichardo — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Get adaptive bitrate streaming, video optimizations, and real-time transformations and watermarking by attaching ImageKit with Azure Blob Storage.

How to add shoppable videos to your Next.js site with ImageKit

angel-pichardo — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A step-by-step tutorial for adding shoppable videos to a Next.js website using ImageKit's Video Player SDK. Covers the product bar, time-based highlighting, clickable hotspots, and click-through actions that move shoppers from video to purchase.

Python Image Optimization with ImageKit

angel-pichardo — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Connect external storage or upload directly, then resize, compress, deliver in modern formats, and apply smart crop and AI transformations from Python using the ImageKit SDK.

The Complete Guide to Video Optimization in Next.js

angel-pichardo — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Resize, compress, strip audio, generate thumbnails, lazy load, and stream video in Next.js using ImageKit's URL-based transformations and Next.js SDK.

Introducing DAM Agent: Your AI Assistant for Digital Asset Management

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

DAM Agent brings conversational AI to ImageKit's media library. Search assets, manage metadata, create path policies, run AI tasks, and generate transformation URLs using natural language.

Next.js Image Optimization with ImageKit

angel-pichardo — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to go beyond vanilla Next.js images with ImageKit for automatic AVIF delivery, smart cropping, blur-up placeholders, and AI-powered transformations.

Use Video as a Background in Your Next.js Project

indermohan-singh — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to use ImageKit to automatically compress background videos, convert them to the best format for each browser, and deliver them through a global CDN.

How to Fix Autoplay Video in Next.js

angel-pichardo — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn why browsers block autoplay and how to fix it, then reduce your video file size by up to 98% using ImageKit's real-time video optimization API.

How Durian Scaled a Visual-First Retail Experience to 350K Monthly Visitors Online

rajat-anand — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Durian enhanced site performance, increased engagement 2.5x, and optimized media delivery for a faster customer experience.

How Matsmart accelerated image delivery across countries with ImageKit

rajat-anand — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Matsmart modernized its image infrastructure to deliver faster, lighter product visuals across five European markets, improving page load times by 40%.

AI in Digital Asset Management: From Smart Workflows to Agentic Automation

ralph-windsor — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AI is transforming DAM from a storage system into a workflow engine, speeding up asset production, channel-ready variants while keeping governance, permissions and human oversight intact.

How Joseph Joseph unified and secured global video delivery with ImageKit

rajat-anand — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph Joseph reduced video streaming costs by 40%+ while delivering faster, high-quality playback across devices.

How Modall powers fast, effortless media delivery across 40+ projects with ImageKit

anubhav-goyal — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Modall, a Toronto-based development agency, uses ImageKit to power fast, optimized media delivery across 40+ web and mobile projects. With ImageKit integrated into its HyperSpeed CMS, Modall ensures quick load times, consistent quality, and effortless scalability for every client.

Digital Asset Management (DAM) Trends: 2026 Report

serena-job — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Explore the DAM shifts shaping the rest of 2025 and beyond.

How to add a poster image to Video.js player (and automate it)

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to add a poster image to a Video.js player. Also, learn to automate the creation of video poster images when you are dealing with a lot of videos every day.

HLS streaming with Video.js + React

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We demonstrate an actual working VideoJS component for React using VideoJS 8+ for HLS Adaptive Bitrate Streaming, with Quality Selector and Playback rate.

Building the future of storytelling with fast, AI-powered video delivery

anubhav-goyal — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Story.com turns simple text prompts into interactive, AI-generated videos in minutes. With ImageKit, they deliver 1,500+ videos daily with 90% smaller file sizes, smooth mobile playback, and zero-maintenance media delivery at scale.

How PushOwl delivers 100M+ image-rich notifications seamlessly with ImageKit

anubhav-goyal — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

PushOwl powers 40,000+ Shopify merchants with image-rich push notifications and pop-ups. With ImageKit, it delivers and optimizes 100M+ images monthly, ensuring instant loads across devices, lightning-fast SDK performance, and scalable campaigns that boost engagement and conversions.

How Homify delivers millions of interior design images seamlessly with ImageKit

anubhav-goyal — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Homify migrated 1.2M+ images to ImageKit, preserving SEO, cutting media costs, and delivering fast, optimized visuals across 50+ countries—all from their own S3 storage with zero vendor lock-in.

Better event discovery with lightning‑fast videos & images

anubhav-goyal — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

By switching to ImageKit, Batch achieved sub-50ms video load times with a plug-and-play integration. With no media pipeline to set up, they delivered seamless performance at scale and focused their team’s efforts on growth instead of infrastructure.

Adding video player in React Native

yashaswi-agrawal — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This blog will help you build a React Native app from scratch and integrate a video player. We will delve into the video player's various functionality, including advanced features such as Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABS).

Video player in Angular applications

rishav-bhowmik — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to integrate smooth video playback into your Angular apps using the HTML5 tag, Video.js, and adaptive streaming. Optimize delivery with best practices.

Crop and resize videos in React

abhinav-rituraj — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to crop and resize videos in your React.js application. Discover pitfalls and challenges and explore how to solve them using ImageKit.

Next.js image and video upload

jay-parekh — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn file uploads in Next.js with drag-and-drop, paste-to-upload, progress bars, and backend validation for images and videos.

React image and video upload

abhinav-dhiman — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to handle file uploads in React with a custom UI, drag-and-drop, progress bars, and backend support for validation.

React video optimization

kunal-kundu — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This guide covers practical methods to optimize video performance in React. Explore how lazy loading and using different video formats and sizes can improve performance. Learn how Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABS) works and implement it for an even smoother video experience.

How we quadrupled our traffic to 625K monthly page views

manu-chaudhary — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Discover how we quadrupled our monthly organic traffic to 625K by launching free, browser-only tools—no extra blog posts or ad spend required.

How Apollo 24|7 boosted performance & reduced costs with ImageKit

anubhav-goyal — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Apollo 24|7 partnered with ImageKit to overcome media delivery challenges, achieving seamless integration, 50% cost savings, faster load times, and actionable analytics. The integration enhanced user experience, streamlined operations, and ensured scalable growth.

Simplify your media workflows with ImageKit DAM integrations

serena-job — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Use ImageKit DAM seamlessly alongside every tool.

Extending Lighthouse for custom image and video optimization analysis

manu-chaudhary — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Discover how to extend Lighthouse for custom image and video optimization analysis, enabling automated performance monitoring and tailored insights to improve user experience and streamline web optimization efforts

Brand Asset Management: What is it? How does it work?

rajat-anand — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Brand Asset Management offers a cohesive way to manage all your brand assets in one place.

WordPress Digital Asset Management Guide - Manage your WP media assets better

dhanashree-niphadkar — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT

WordPress media management needs more than basic tools to stay efficient.

Why Shopify retailers need a digital asset management solution

serena-job — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Managing digital assets isn't Shopify's strong suit.

DAM vs. SharePoint: Which is best for you?

dhanashree-niphadkar — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Compare DAM and SharePoint to find the best solution for managing digital assets and collaboration needs.

AI-powered Metadata and Tagging in Digital Asset Management

dhanashree-niphadkar — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As online businesses resort to creating more and more digital assets to sell products, run marketing campaigns, and engage with customers, there is a growing ne

How Hopscotch built India's largest online Kids' fashion brand with ImageKit

aditya-ramakrishnan — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Background The online apparel sales market is as competitive as it gets. Everyone from global brands like H&M and Zara to marketplaces like Myntra vies for a pr

Dropbox Vs. DAM: Which Is The Right Tool For Digital Asset Management

aditya-ramakrishnan — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Dropbox is one of the first and even now among the biggest cloud storage solutions available. It is arguably the product that made the cloud storage concept pop

Digital Asset Management for Photographers: A Complete Guide

dhanashree-niphadkar — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how photographers can take control of their digital assets.

Why digital asset management for agencies is essential

serena-job — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Handling multiple client assets without a DAM solution is far from ideal for your agency.

Helping both Top and Bottom Line: SaffronStays rapid, profitable growth with ImageKit

aditya-ramakrishnan — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

About SaffronStays Founded in 2014, SaffronStays is a micro-hospitality collective that operates a network of over 280 private leisure homes. Each property is

How KreditBee simplified media experiences with ImageKit

aditya-ramakrishnan — Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the rapidly expanding Indian fintech industry, KreditBee has weathered regulatory changes and a funding winter to emerge as a real success story. ImageKit ha

Google Drive alternatives for businesses (with fast-growing teams)

serena-job — Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Different business needs require solutions beyond Google Drive.

Node.js image upload

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we will learn how to handle file upload in a Node.js backend. We will cover both the front end and the back end. In the end, we will have an

ImageKit: The Secret Ingredient in Swiggy’s Expansion Journey

anubhav-goyal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Swiggy faced media delivery challenges amid expansion, prompting a shift to ImageKit. The transition simplified migration, provided granular sub-accounts, dedicated support, and advanced format support. This led to cost savings, improved performance, and enhanced user experience.

Streamlining the Design Approval Process: A Comprehensive Guide

serena-job — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

For quicker project turnarounds and smoother approval processes, consider a DAM solution.

AV1 Codec - Complete guide for video application devs

abhinav-rituraj — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) is a royalty-free, open-source video codec developed to be a successor to VP9 by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia). It is a state-of-the-art codec that addresses the rising demand for high-quality and high-resolution video delivery across web and mobile platforms.

PHP image and video upload

abhinav-dhiman — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In this tutorial, we will learn how to handle file uploads in a PHP application. We will create a custom UI interface to upload images and videos with drag-and-drop functionality, progress bars, and backend support for file uploads and validations.

Angular image & video upload

ankur-dwivedi — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This is an end-to-end tutorial on how to handle file uploads in an Angular application. We will create a custom UI interface to upload images and videos with drag-and-drop functionality, progress bars, and backend support for file uploads and validations.

AV1 vs VP9: Which codec should you choose?

aman-yadav — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The article compares AV1 and VP9, two modern, royalty-free video codecs. It focuses on their compression efficiency, video quality, hardware support, and adoption to help readers make an informed choice based on various scenarios.

Adding video player in Next.js

yashaswi-agrawal — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This blog'll demonstrate how to integrate a video player into a Next.js application. We'll examine the tag's features and limitations and introduce the video.js library to enable advanced functionalities, such as Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABS).

React Video Player

harshit-budhraja — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to integrate a video player in your React.js app! Discover the HTML5 video tag, explore its capabilities, and use Video.js for advanced features like Adaptive Bitrate Streaming (ABS).

VP8 vs VP9 - In the context of online video delivery

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive comparison between VP8 and VP9 codecs, focusing on their practical differences for web developers working on modern application which requires video streaming.

Exploring WebM vs MP4

kunal-kundu — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The article compares WebM and MP4, two ubiquitous file formats for video delivery on the web. Understand which format to use to optimize compatibility, quality, and accessibility for your audience and ensure seamless playback across various devices and platforms.

7 Free Digital Asset Management Software that are not Open-Source

serena-job — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Open-source DAMs appear to be the most favorable free choice, but are there other alternatives available?

Comparing 9 Top Digital Asset Management Tools in the Market

serena-job — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Choose the best DAM solution for your business needs.

What are Brand Standards and Why do they Matter?

serena-job — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Brand standards ensure that your brand speaks with one clear, powerful voice, amplifying recognition and trust.

Boost Sales and Brand Appeal: Essential Tips for eCommerce Image Management

serena-job — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Your eCommerce images silently drive sales and shape brand perception. Learn how to manage them efficiently.

Brand Recall: The Strategy to Create Unforgettable Brands

serena-job — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Brand recall: Because if they can't remember you, they can't choose you.

How to upload files in HTML?

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to upload images, documents, videos and other files in HTML.

Branding for Small Businesses (2025 Edition)

serena-job — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Branding is crucial for small businesses—it makes you recognizable and trustworthy, keeping your customers coming back and driving growth.

Everything you need to know about VP9 codec

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

VP9 is an open-source and royalty-free video codec developed by Google, designed to address the growing demand for high-quality video delivery across web and mobile platforms. VP9 strikes a balance between quality, efficiency, and compatibility.

Recent updates from ImageKit and what's next

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

We cover some recent updates and offer a glimpse into the future of AI-powered end-to-end media management and processing in ImageKit.

Best Ways to Write RFP For Digital Asset Management (+ with free RFP template)

surabhi-bhati — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Learn the fine art of writing a RFP while considering the purchase of a DAM system.

What is Brand Dilution? How to Avoid It? Explained with [Examples]

serena-job — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Brand dilution is like watering down your message: it loses its strength and clarity, leaving your identity muddled and your audience unsure.

The Importance of Brand Identity: Leveraging Digital Asset Management for Impact

serena-job — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Crafting your brand identity sets you apart from competitors, making it easy for customers to recognize and choose you.

From Launch to Scale: How to Launch a Brand Campaign

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Get to know what happens behind the scenes in launching a brand campaign.

Digital Asset Management Requirements - What do You Need to Evaluate and How?

serena-job — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Strategically manage your digital assets through a tailored DAM requirement plan. Learn how.

Marketing Collateral Management: A Quick End-to-End Guide

serena-job — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

To sell more and convert better, get good at managing your marketing collateral.

Video Content Management System: What Is It And How To Choose One?

surabhi-bhati — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Hosting and managing video content can be tough with your usual services.

Dropbox vs. Google Drive vs. Onedrive: The Best Cloud Storage Solution

surabhi-bhati — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

While Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive lead the market, can they effectively manage your digital assets?

How to Build Brand Trust: Get Started In 2025

serena-job — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Building brand trust is the cornerstone of lasting relationships and customer loyalty.

Google Drive vs. Box: A Detailed Comparison

surabhi-bhati — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing between Box and Google Drive for digital asset management? Read our blog to find the best fit for your business.

How Digital Asset Management Solutions Help Protect Brand Equity

surabhi-bhati — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Brand equity is the intangible value your brand holds in the eyes of your customers.

A DAM Solution Can Safeguard Your Digital Intellectual Property - Here’s How

serena-job — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

A robust DAM solution can help shield your digital creations from theft and misuse. Learn how.

WebP Vs. PNG: Which Image Format Should You Use and Why?

ganesh-narayan — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

WebP or PNG? How are they different? Why should their differences matter in your choice of an image format? Read on.

How to Resize Images in Bootstrap Easily

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Master Bootstrap Image Resizing: Overcome Common Challenges with ImageKit

Progressive jpegs (PJPEG): the key to loading images faster on your website

ganesh-narayan — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Progressive JPEGs are the better kind of JPEG JPEG format that can make your website images faster.

Dropbox vs. Google Drive: The Best Cloud Storage For Digital Assets

surabhi-bhati — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Considering Google Drive or Dropbox for managing your digital assets? The real question is: Are they the best, or is there a better option?

Dropbox Pros & Cons In 2024: An In-Depth Analysis and Why A DAM Solution Stands Out

surabhi-bhati — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Dropbox sure has its advantages. But, a DAM solution might be just better.

Google Drive Vs OneDrive: The Better Storage Option For Digital Assets

surabhi-bhati — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The most effective storage option for digital assets might not be Google Drive or OneDrive. Find out why.

Manage your video assets better with video metadata

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Metadata: tiny data points about your video can make your videos easier to find.

Understanding DAM's Role in Strengthening Brand Identity

surabhi-bhati — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Your brand’s identity is in its media assets - they tell your brand story, show who you are and create a lasting connection with your audience

Digital asset management strategy: What to know before creating one

serena-job — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Craft a DAM strategy to help you organize assets, cut unnecessary expenses, and ensure your team works together without missing a beat.

The Ultimate Guide To Marketing Agency Onboarding

surabhi-bhati — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Having a successful onboarding process is half the battle won!

6 Solutions To Simplify Large File Sharing Over The Web

surabhi-bhati — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The process of sharing large files is often hindered by slow upload and download times, bandwidth limitations, and storage constraints. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of a Video Production Workflow

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

From title to end card, learn what the video production workflow entails.

13 Digital Asset Management Use Cases You Should Know

surabhi-bhati — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

DAM software helps in streamlining asset management processes and building organizational efficiency.

How to Conduct a Brand Audit and Manage Your Brand Assets

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Conducting a brand audit is easier said than done. Here is the "how-to' guide.

Costly Consequences of Inconsistent Branding And How DAM Can Help

surabhi-bhati — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Using an incorrect image or video can backfire in several ways.

Dynamic Asset Transformation: What It Is, Why You Need It, and How ImageKit Can Help

ganesh-narayan — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

With a single master image, you can create endless creative variants.

Everything You Need to Know About HTML Video Autoplay

jay-parekh — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Judicial use is the secret sauce to HTML video autoplay.

How To Select Your DAM Vendor: A Complete Guide

surabhi-bhati — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Explore the DAM landscape and find your ideal vendor with our guide!

How to Boost User Experience with Smart Digital Asset Management

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

DAM has what it takes to elevate your UX.

React Image Optimization: A Guide for Web Developers

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Image optimization in React becomes a breeze, especially with ImageKit.

Why Should DAM Be A Part Of Your MarTech Stack?

surabhi-bhati — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Marketing success requires the right tools in your arsenal. Checkout how DAM gives you that edge!

Unleashing the Power of Content Repurposing with ImageKit

ganesh-narayan — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Content repurposing is akin to breathing new life into your existing content.

MKV vs MP4: Which Video File Format Is Better for Your Needs?

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The format you choose can make or break your video streaming.

Digital Asset Management For Ecommerce: A Complete Guide

surabhi-bhati — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to master digital asset management for your eCommerce business.

How an Image Tagging Software can Transform Your Image Search

ganesh-narayan — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The right tag(s) can save countless hours in image search.

How to Manage Your Content Lifecycle Effectively

gayathri — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Content Lifecycle Management is crucial to you maximizing your content's ROI.

M4V vs MP4: Which Video Format Should You Use and Why?

ganesh-narayan — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

There is no one perfect format for all scenarios.

Why Every Business Needs An Image Management System

gayathri — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Managing your images is as important as creating them.

All The Questions To Ask During A Dam Demo

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The right questions fetch the right responses, leading to better decisions.

Which is the Best Image Format for Your Website?

gayathri — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

JPEG's balance, PNG's clarity, SVG's scalability, or WebP's efficiency - which image format should you choose?

Uploading Multiple Files Using JavaScript: A Comprehensive Guide

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to effortlessly handle multiple files in one go with JavaScript.

Headless DAM: Why API-Driven Digital Asset Management is the Way Forward

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Headless DAM model dissociates the user interface from the backend processes, thus creating an effortless way to seamlessly manage digital assets.

The Not-So-Perfect Picture: Understanding the Realities of JPEG Degradation

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

JPEG degradation turns your perfect picture into a messy blur. But, it can be prevented.

How to Create and Manage Digital Assets for Your Business

gayathri — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Creating digital assets is only half the battle. Managing is the most challenging half.

A Detailed Overview Of Popular Video Compression Techniques

vignesh-s-krishnan — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A lot of compression goes on behind the videos that you binge on.

A Guide to Responsive Design for HTML5 Video

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Master the various methods of incorporating responsive design for HTML5 video into your websites effortlessly.

The ultimate rebranding checklist [2025]

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A step-by-step process for a smooth brand transition.

DAM vs. MAM: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

ganesh-narayan — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

DAM and MAM are two different tools, although they have overlapping capabilities.

Video Personalization: How to Create Videos that Speak To Your Audience

gayathri — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Video personalization can attract your audience like iron to a magnet.

VP9 Vs. H.264: Which Video Codec Should You Use?

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The right choice of a video codec is a game-changer.

Everything You Need To Know About Video Bitrate – And Choosing The Right One

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Video bitrate is a key factor in video quality and performance. Learn everything about them and how to choose the best one for your needs.

How to Use DAM (Digital Asset Management) for Effective Content Distribution: A Guide for Marketers

ganesh-narayan — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Content distribution is inevitable for marketing. A Digital Aset Management System can make it easier.

AVI Vs. MP4: Which Video Format is Right for You?

gayathri — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing the right video format can make a ton of difference to your video streaming.

Explained: How Video Indexing Optimizes Video Search and Streaming Experience

ganesh-narayan — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Let's talk video indexing - any search engine's secret sauce in video search and delivery.

How ImageKit’s Video Transcoding API Can Transform Your Video Streaming

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A powerful video API is a must-have in your video streaming toolkit.

How To Scale and Crop Images with CSS

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Scaling and cropping images with CSS is tricky, but doable. Here is how.

Understanding Low-latency Video Streaming

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Standard, low, and ultra-low: latencies are of various types and of various uses. Learn what they mean.

The Perils of Self-Hosting Video

gayathri — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Self-hosting videos may seem tempting, but it comes with many risks. Learn why you should avoid it and use a reliable platform instead.

Google Drive Vs. DAM: Which Is The Right Tool For Digital Asset Management

ganesh-narayan — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Google Drive is not a DAM system. Choose the right tool for the right job. Learn why you need a proper DAM system.

Types of Metadata: What They Are and Why They Matter

vignesh-s-krishnan — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Types of Metadata: The hidden data that makes your assets discoverable.

Digital Asset Archiving: Understanding the nuances of preserving your valuable digital assets

ganesh-narayan — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn why digital asset archiving is important for your business.

HTML5 Video API: A Guide to Video Transformation in the Browser

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how a HTML video API can make video transformation effortless.

Video Content Delivery Network: The Secret Ingredient To Buffer-Free Video Streaming

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how video CDNs work and why you need one for your online video business.

Building Memorable Brands: The Power Of Brand Experience & Customer Connection

gayathri — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to create a memorable and meaningful brand experience for your customers.

How Digital Asset Management (DAM) Can Make Your Life Easier as a Designer

gayathri — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the benefits of DAM for designers in this blog post.

A Beginner's Guide to HTML5 Video Encoding

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to encode and implement HTML5 video for optimal web performance and compatibility.

The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Operations Management for Your Business

gayathri — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Marketing Operations Management tames the chaos of the entire marketing function. Here is how.

How To Create A Cohesive Brand Management Strategy

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Get to know the inner workings of creating a cohesive Brand Management Strategy.

The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Asset Management

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Managing ever-expanding marketing assets is a crucial function in a fast-paced marketing world. Read on to know how to ease through this journey.

A Comprehensive Guide to Lazy Loading HTML Videos for Your Website

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A Comprehensive Guide to Lazy Loading HTML Videos for Your Website

How cloud video encoding could boost your video performance

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how cloud video encoding could boost your video performance.

DAM ROI: How to measure the ROI of your Digital Asset Management system

vignesh-s-krishnan — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn the nuances of how to measure the ROI of your DAM system.

5 Causes of Content Sprawl and How DAM can solve them

gayathri — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn what content sprawl is, its causes and how a DAM system can help negate each of the cause.

Nailing Brand Consistency With Digital Asset Management

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how your brand can maintain consistency in using brand assets with efficient Digital Asset Management.

Creative Operations: The Key to Streamlining Your Creative Workflow

gayathri — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn about creative operations, its components, the challenges involved in it, and how a Digital Asset Management system facilitates creative operations.

HLS Vs. DASH: Which Streaming Protocol is Right for You?

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to video streaming, choosing the right protocol can make all the difference.

Introducing ImageKit's Media Collection and Sharing

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Create a collection of assets and easily share it with your team. Control actions on these assets in the media library. Read on to know about this new feature.

How To Create Brand Guidelines - A complete guide with examples

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Creating a brand guideline might seem like a complex task, but this guide will help you understand the process with examples and help you build your own.

How Adaptive Bitrate Streaming is Revolutionizing Video Delivery

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the benefits of ABR in video streaming, how it works, and how it could improve your web and video performance.

Demystifying video transcoding: Importance, tools, types & best practices

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Get an in-depth understanding of video transcoding and its working.

Video Encoding 101: A Comprehensive Guide

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Video encoding is the foundation of a great streaming experience. Learn more about its inner engineering and potential benefits.

Simplify your video uploads with ImageKit’s Video Upload API

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Looking to simplify and accelerate your video upload process? ImageKit's video upload API can help.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Video Storage APIs

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A technical overview of video storage APIs, including how they work, the benefits of using them, and how to implement one for your eCommerce video needs.

Collaborative Marketing and Digital Asset Management: A Winning Combination

ganesh-narayan — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how collaborative marketing and digital asset management together can boost your branding efforts.

How to streamline creative workflows with digital asset management

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Creative workflows can be better streamlined with DAM capabilities. Find out how.

Brand Success: How Digital Asset Management can help

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

The key to building successful brands is allowing customers to remember you easily.

How to create a marketing folder structure in your Digital Asset Management system

vignesh-s-krishnan — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Unlock the full potential of your marketing assets with an effective folder structure in your DAM system.

Say Goodbye to Digital Clutter: How to Organize Your Video Files

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Say Goodbye to Digital Clutter with these best methods and best practices on organizing video files.

How to create a content approval process

vignesh-s-krishnan — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to create a content approval process and the best practices to maintain its velocity.

How to ensure Brand Compliance through effective asset management

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Actionable tips for brand compliance through brand asset management - because what’s a brand that doesn’t stick to its identity?

How to build an image-sharing app with Python and ImageKit

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A step-by-step guide complete with code snippets on how to build an image-sharing app using Python Flask and ImageKit.io

How to use cloud storage for storing your video files

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Cloud storage allows you to store and access your valuable video files from anywhere easily. Find out how to get started.

Image compression techniques in JavaScript (Updated 2025)

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn the easiest techniques for image compression using JavaScript.

How to store large videos

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Storing large videos at scale is challenging but not impossible. Here is how to upload and store large video files.

How to add text to your images using HTML

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Learn the several ways of adding text to your images using HTML.

An introduction to Marketing Resource Management

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Marketing Resource Management (MRM) can help overcome challenges and make life easier for marketers. Here is how.

How Digital Asset Management taxonomy helps bring order to chaos

ganesh-narayan — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Find out how following a DAM taxonomy is essential to getting the most out of your digital assets.

Creating a brand image library: tips and best practices

ganesh-narayan — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Managing your brand image library shouldn't be difficult. Here are ten tips that would make it easier.

How much does a Digital Asset Management System cost?

vignesh-s-krishnan — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Planning to buy a Digital Asset Management System? Here is everything you need to know about its pricing.

20 amazing Dropbox alternatives for businesses to try in 2025

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If you are looking to choose your dropbox alternative you have landed at the right place. Let's dive in and help you make that choice.

DAM integrations can change how your business operates: Find out how!

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

DAM integrations can increase your organization’s productivity and ensure that data flows seamlessly without any silos.

8 best practices to follow for a glitch-free Digital Asset Management (DAM) implementation

ganesh-narayan — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Implementing a digital asset management system helps businesses improve their productivity, collaboration, and brand consistency. In this blog post, we will explore the best practices to be followed for a glitch-free digital asset management implementation.

What is the Best Image Size for eCommerce?

ganesh-narayan — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing the right image size for your eCommerce website can make a difference to your bottom line. Here is everything you need to know.

Step-by-step Guide for writing G2 Review | ImageKit.io

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a guide on how to leave a review for ImageKit on G2 review platform

7 Ways to Fortify your Digital Asset Management Security

ganesh-narayan — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

If your organization uses DAM, it is essential to clearly understand the risks of a DAM security breach and how to mitigate them. Here are 7 ways how you can fortify your Digital Asset Management Security.

How BookMyShow sharpened its delivery with support from ImageKit | Case study

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Know how BookMyShow achieved significant cost savings while steadily improving app loading speed and reducing video file sizes.

H.264 Vs. H.265: An analytical breakdown of video streaming codecs

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Comparing H.264 vs H.265 for quality, file sizes, bandwidth, and latency from a content creator and live streamer’s perspective, whether you’re using MP4 or MKV containers.

7 traits to look for when hiring a Digital Assets Manager

vignesh-s-krishnan — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A Digital Asset Manager is the key personnel who makes it possible for all stakeholders to locate, access, and modify digital assets on demand.

Top 9 Digital Asset Management Best Practices

ganesh-narayan — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Implementing a DAM system alone is not going to deliver results. Learn about the best practices to get the most ROI from your digital asset management system.

DAM and PIM: What do they do, and which one do you need

ganesh-narayan — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

DAM and PIM are two different systems with different capabilities. But, when their forces are combined they deliver unique capabilities that no business can ignore.

The What, why, and how of Digital Asset Management (DAM) Workflows

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Digital asset management workflows are here to make sure to break down the complex content creation process into simple steps and maintain transparency throughout.

How to overcome video streaming buffering issues

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Buffering issues during online video streaming are commonplace. Here are some ways how you can prevent the rotating wheel buffering from ruining your video experience.

How to improve the digital asset lifecycle with Digital Asset Management (DAM)

vignesh-s-krishnan — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Improving the digital asset lifecycle is the best way to gain control over digital assets. Here is how to improve it.

Digital Asset Management (DAM) for small businesses: A guide

rajat-anand — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

A Digital Asset Management system can be a game-changer for your small business. Find out how to buy the right one.

A detailed introduction to Video Streaming API

rahul-nanwani — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Know how a video streaming API can host, transform, optimize & stream videos on your website or app efficiently.

Why you should get your DAM to version control your images

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Version control ensures that you always use the right version of a creative. Learn more about what it is and how it works.

DAM Vs. CMS: Decoding the significant differences and ideal use cases

ganesh-narayan — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Content Management System (CMS) Vs. Digital Asset Management solution (DAM). Let’s understand what each one does and whether you need both or only one.

10 undeniable benefits you can reap from using a Digital Asset Management software

vignesh-s-krishnan — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Digital Asset Management software can provide your organization with countless benefits. Here are a few of them that you should know.

Image rotation with HTML and CSS

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a handy guide to master image rotation in HTML and CSS. Know how you can automate image rotation with ImageKit across devices

Lenskart leveraged better visual experience to improve conversion and global expansion | Case study

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Eyewear e-commerce giant used ImageKit to deliver a stunning visual experience and reduced its time to market. Read on to know their story.

Video Streaming and optimizations for Google Cloud Storage using ImageKit

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Simplify adaptive bitrate streaming, video optimizations, and transformations in Google Cloud Storage using ImageKit's URL-based Video API.

Video streaming and optimization for DigitalOcean Spaces with ImageKit video API

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

DigitalOcean Spaces can host your videos but lack any streaming capabilities. Now you can get adaptive bitrate streaming and real-time optimizations with it using ImageKit's video API.

Video Streaming and optimizations for Firebase Storage with ImageKit's video API

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Get adaptive bitrate streaming, video optimizations, and real-time transformations and watermarking by attaching ImageKit with Firebase Cloud storage.

The Art of Creative Asset Management

vignesh-s-krishnan — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Managing a creative asset is no easy task. Here's a quick guide to help you understand the creative asset management process

Supercharging AWS S3 Video Streaming with ImageKit's real-time video API

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Get adaptive bitrate streaming, video optimizations, format conversions, and real-time transformations and watermarking by attaching ImageKit with your AWS S3 bucket.

What is Video Asset Management?

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Video Asset Management or VAM can be tricky but fret not. Here's a comprehensive resource with the answers to all your questions.

DAM features to look for before you buy one

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Choosing the right DAM can be a make-or-break decision for your organization. Here's a quick guide to help you choose.

Understanding Social Media Asset Management with a DAM

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Social media asset management is super hard these days given the rise in assets but a DAM can effectively help. Read on to know how

Why digital asset management in the cloud is the right way?

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the complete study of digital asset management in the cloud, its advantages over on-premise systems, and its pitfalls.

Improving customer engagement and transactions with personalized banners | Curtsy case study

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Here's curtsy's story of using ImageKit to improve product stickiness and cutting costs by almost 50%

Everything you need to know about brand assets

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

In a rapid digital world, understanding brand assets and how they contribute to growth differentiates businesses. Read on to know how to win the brand game

Image Resizing in Python explained

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to resize images in python using Pillow, OpenCV, and ImageKit. Understand how ImageKit stands out and eases your workflow.

Kicking off 2022 with exciting updates!

aakanksha-tyagi — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

At ImageKit, we are delighted to welcome 2022 with some powerful product updates and an all-new dashboard! Let’s directly jump onto what we have been cooking.

Creating cool CSS image effects & animations the easy way

ayodele-samuel — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to create key CSS image effects with simple techniques. Read on to know ImageKit's advantage over CSS to achieve the same image effects.

Understanding Ecommerce product image editing with ImageKit

vignesh-s-krishnan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

An overview of different image editing techniques for product images covering color fixing, background correction, shadow fixing, photo retouching, resizing, and cropping

Metadata tagging in DAM for better organization and search

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Metadata tagging is an essential tool to help organize and search assets in a Digital Asset Management system. See how your team can leverage it to execute campaigns faster, resulting in faster growth for your business.

AI Image tagging to simplify image management and search

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Advancements in AI allow computer programs to see images as humans do. You can leverage AI to organize and search your image repository better. With ImageKit's AI image tagging integrations, you can get started with it in minutes.

Organizing digital assets | A Step-by-step guide

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Read on to know the methods to organize assets and steps to implement them for better workflows

Image storage API that puts an end to your storage worries

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

With integrated advanced search, AI-based tagging, and unbeatable image optimization, ImageKit's Image storage API is what every developer has been looking for

🔥ImageKit's Video API is here to revolutionalize visual storytelling🔥

vignesh-s-krishnan — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Delivering stunning visual experiences is now a child's play with ImageKit's Video API. Worry only about the video content while we take care of the delivery!

Introducing Media Library Extensions for powerful asset management and processing workflows

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Staying true to the mission of making digital asset management easier, introducing AI-based image tagging and background removal.

How companies can use ImageKit to improve image SEO

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Improving image SEO is as important as the other factors that determine your search ranking. With the increase in visual searches, know how using ImageKit can put you ahead of your competitors.

5 ways to secure your website images with ImageKit

aakanksha-tyagi — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

From preventing unauthorized transformations to making images inaccessible to scraping bots, learn how to publish your images securely with ImageKit.

How to Resize Images in Angular in Real-time using ImageKit

chidume-nnamdi — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

A complete guide to help you with image resizing and cropping in Angular JS. Learn cropping strategies, overlaying techniques & more.

Learn to optimize and resize images in Azure Blob Storage with ImageKit

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Struggling to optimize and resize images in Azure Blob Storage? Here's everything you need to nail the delivery. Create overlays, dynamic banners, manage DPR & more

Optimize and resize images in Firebase storage using ImageKit

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to deliver optimized images directly from your firebase storage. Create overlays, dynamic banners, manage DPR & more

Optimize and resize images in Google Cloud Storage with ImageKit

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Delivering resized & optimized images from google cloud storage is now easier than ever. With this guide, Smart crop images, create image overlays, dynamic banners & more

Optimize and resize images in DigitalOcean Spaces in real-time with ImageKit

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Attach your DigitalOcean Spaces storage, private or public, directly to ImageKit and start delivering optimized and transformed images in real-time with just a few minutes of effort.

How to resize images in Javascript?

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Learn different techniques to resize images in Javascript, when you should avoid browser-side resizing, and the right way to manipulate & serve images on the web.

How e-commerce companies use ImageKit for faster, high-quality visual experiences

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Whether it is maintaining the right balance between a product image's visual quality and its load time or delivering a pixel-perfect experience on all devices, ImageKit takes care of managing your product & marketing assets end-to-end.

CSS image overlay

manu-chaudhary — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Learn CSS image overlay with multiple examples and code samples. Overcome drawbacks with ImageKit.

How Media Library's Advanced Search Can Simplify Digital Asset Management for Your Business

aakanksha-tyagi — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how the advanced search filters in the Media Library make any asset easily retrievable.

How BigBasket optimized bandwidth consumption by 25% to improve its customer experience

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

How BigBasket reduced its image bandwidth consumption by 25% without any code changes

Image CDN that works with your existing infrastructure

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Start optimizing and resizing images without making changes to your existing setup. Leverage native integration with Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Google Cloud Storage, Firebase, Ali storage, Wasabi, and other S3-compatible storage.

Dynamic image resizing

manu-chaudhary — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to dynamically resize & adapt images to fit the page layout by changing URL parameters. No image processing server is required.

From 3 days to 3 minutes - How Noon optimized its image workflows and turnaround time

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

From 3 days to 3 minutes - How Noon optimized its image workflows and turnaround time

React image cropping and transformations using ImageKit

manu-chaudhary — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

React image resizing & cropping made simple with ImageKit. Learn overlay & optimization techniques as a bonus!

Client-side image upload without managing storage

manu-chaudhary — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Simplify client-side file upload in javascript using ImageKit.io. Directly upload files to the cloud without managing storage, infrastructure, and security.

How to optimize images to the new AVIF format

rahul-nanwani — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

The new AVIF image format offers superior compression and visual quality compared to other formats. Now you can use ImageKit to deliver optimized AVIF images on supported devices.

Image resizing in Java

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to resize images in Java using different techniques and their pros and cons.

How to resize an image in HTML?

manu-chaudhary — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Learn different techniques to resize images in HTML, when you should avoid browser-side resizing, and the right way to manipulate & serve images on the web.

How marketing and content teams can use ImageKit's media library

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Given the explosion in the amount of content getting created, ImageKit's Media Library gives teams new scalable ways to manage digital assets.

ImageKit product update - September 2020

vignesh-s-krishnan — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

ImageKit product update September 2020. New powerful media library APIs, sample integrations with different programming languages & frameworks, and bug fixes.

ImageKit is a Leader in G2 Fall reports, and we are super excited!

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This blog will give you a sneak peek into our journey of becoming a leader in the G2 fall reports of 2020

Image optimization and file upload in iOS using ImageKit

abhinav-dhiman — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This blog post will look at how you can set up a simple iOS application and integrate the ImageKit SDK into it for image URL generation and file upload.

Optimize and resize images in AWS S3 in real-time with ImageKit

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Attach your AWS S3 bucket, private or public, directly to ImageKit and start delivering optimized and transformed images in real-time with just a few minutes of effort.

Spine Media optimized content creation and page load time with smart crop and image transformations

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Spine Media used ImageKit's real-time transformations, especially the smart crop, aspect ratio and DPR transformations to completely overhaul its content generation and delivery process.

Weltbild switched to a modular, high-quality image delivery architecture while reducing costs

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Weltbild uses ImageKit along with its CDN and storage to deliver high quality images over a modular, cost-effective image delivery infrastructure.

Seamless image optimization and uploads in your Angular app with ImageKit

jay-parekh — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This article will look at how you can set up a simple Angular application and integrate the ImageKit SDK into it to expose ImageKit functionality to your users.

What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) - A Beginner's Guide

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

An introduction to what is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and how does it work with examples.

What is an Image CDN - The Complete Guide

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

An end-to-end guide that covers an image CDN, how does it work and what features you should look for when selecting one.

Measure how much bandwidth you saved with ImageKit.io

manu-chaudhary — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

You have been using ImageKit.io for a while now and sometimes get asked: 1. How much bandwidth did we save after using ImageKit.io? 2. Or what would have bee

How to create a photo collage

manu-chaudhary — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Stitch multiple images together in one frame and create a beautiful collage using ImageKit.io. Learn from this example and modify it as per your use-case.

ImageKit engineering team, culture, and tech stack

manu-chaudhary — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We started ImageKit.io [https://imagekit.io/] back in Oct 2016 with a simple goal - to help companies and developers quickly implement image optimization and re

Latency — The Silent Killer Of Conversions

deeksha-bahl — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Page load speed is crucial to a good user experience, and it is why latency is killing conversions one user at a time.

Perfectly Optimize Images Using ImageKit’s Tools And Analytics

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

For every third-party tool that you integrate on your website, it is essential to be able to determine if you are using that tool well or not. And especially if

Guide for Caching and HTTP Cache Headers for Static Content

manu-chaudhary — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Best practices for cache management of static assets and using the correct cache headers like Cache-Control

How To Use Named Transformations For Better Code Readability And Maintenance

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to use named transformations for better code readability and maintenance.

ImageKit.io Distributed Processing Regions And Advantages

manu-chaudhary — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how ImageKit.io uses a distributed network of core image processing regions besides a global CDN to serve 98% of the requests under 50ms.

Network-Based Image Optimization And Role Of Service Workers

deeksha-bahl — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

With more and more users moving to mobile devices for internet browsing, network speeds and optimizing assets based on them is now a factor in the overall website performance improvement strategy.

'Tis The Season For Better Website Performance

deeksha-bahl — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

This holiday season, improve your website's performance to cash in on the evolving trends in consumer behavior.

How To Manage An Image-Heavy Website

deeksha-bahl — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

With the many images that are used on a website adding the extra weight onto its pages, the page load speed takes a hit. Optimizing these images will not only reduce bandwidth consumption but also reduce the page load time.

Optimize Images Within Your Existing Infrastructure

deeksha-bahl — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

With easy and seamless integrations, ImageKit.io allows you to optimize your images from within your existing infrastructure with minimal changes in it.

Image SEO - The Comprehensive Guide For Better Ranking Images

deeksha-bahl — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

A critical, but often overlooked factor on our webpages - our images, have a search ranking too. And not only can they rank higher in SERPs, but they can also contribute to the overall SEO ranking of our website. And that's why we optimize our images for SEO. Check out how.

Improve Your Google PageSpeed Insights Score For Images

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Google PageSpeed score is an important factor determining your website's SEO ranking, and images have a substantial impact on it. Know how to optimize your images to improve your Google PageSpeed Insights score with image optimization.

ImageKit Integration With Akamai

deeksha-bahl — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

How and Why to integrate ImageKit with Akamai

ImageKit Integration With CloudFlare

deeksha-bahl — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

How and Why to integrate ImageKit with Cloudflare

How Nykaa Simplified Image Management And Optimization For Their Website And Apps

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nykaa has been one of the fastest-growing e-commerce stores, catering to cosmetics and beauty products. Founded in 2012, the brand has emerged as one of the ind

The What, Why, And How of Brotli Compression

deeksha-bahl — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

A brief overview of the Brotli compression and why to use it for your website's text-based files.

10 Points Checklist To Optimize Your Store For Black Friday Deals

somesh-khatkar — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Explore this 10 points checklist to optimize your store for Black Friday deals and boost your website conversions. Check now.

Image Optimization Is Essential For Your Website. Now You Can Do It For Free!

somesh-khatkar — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Image optimization should be accessible to everyone.

How Smart Crop and Object-Aware Crop Can Help Deliver Perfect Responsive Images

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Practical applications of smart crop and object-aware crop for websites and apps to generate perfect thumbnails of products, photos and user-generated content

Using Named Transformations

manu-chaudhary — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to use named transformation in ImageKit.io.

Lazy Loading Images – The Complete Guide

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Lazy loading images that are not in the viewport improves initial page load performance and user experience. This is an in-depth guide to everything about lazy loading of images including native lazy loading methods.

Lighter And Automatic Responsive Images With Client Hints

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

ImageKit, with it's support of Client Hints, can now automatically deliver responsive images and lighter images without you changing the image URL. Learn how to start using it.

How SVG Optimization Can Help In Improving Website Speed?

abhishek-khanna — Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

SVG codes can be full of irrelevant attributes, making the resultant image much heavier. Learn how SVG optimization can help in improving page load speed.

What Is Image Optimization And Why Is It Important For A Website?

somesh-khatkar — Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Optimizing web images is a process of delivering the high-quality images in the right format, dimension, size, and resolution while keeping the smallest possible size.

5 Best Practices Of Image Management

somesh-khatkar — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

These five best practices of image management will help you in achieving a smooth and efficient process to handle all your website images.

How 91mobiles Cut Their Bandwidth Cost Using ImageKit

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

91mobiles.com is one of the largest gadget research websites in India that helps you in comparing the different gadgets and choosing the best one. It offers ric

Automatic Best Image Format Selection

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The right format for a particular image depends upon the content of that image and available format support in the requesting browser (or device). ImageKit can automate this selection for you with a simple setting.

How To Improve Page Load Speed Of A Magento Store?

somesh-khatkar — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Check out how to improve the Page Load Speed of Magento Store. Learn these 10 tips to optimize your store and boost the conversion rates.

Sintra Digital Business improved the page load time by 18% and page size by 33%

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Sintra Digital Business is an Italian web agency with more than 4000 B2C customers and 200 B2B customers. It provides a wide range of web solutions including eC

How To Prepare Your Shopify Store For Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale?

somesh-khatkar — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Prepare your Shopify Store for the Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale. Follow these tips and make your store ready for this holiday season.

How To Increase Conversions On Your Shopify Store?

somesh-khatkar — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to Increase Conversions on your Shopify Store. Optimize your product pages and boost your sale numbers.

Shopify SEO Tips - How to Optimize Your Shopify Store

somesh-khatkar — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Check out these Shopify SEO tips to improve your website ranking and optimize your Shopify Store for more conversions and traffic.

Image Optimization for SEO - 8 Must-Know Tips And Tricks

somesh-khatkar — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to optimize images for SEO. Understand these image optimization tips and improve your website's SEO ranking.

Common Mistakes In Handling The Website Images And Their Solutions

somesh-khatkar — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

From our day to day experiences, ImageKit is going to list down some common image optimization mistakes and their solutions as well. Apply these tips and deliver the optimized images on your websites.

How To Optimize Images On A WordPress Website?

somesh-khatkar — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

There are many factors which can slow down your WordPress website. One of them is images. Let's find out the best methods to optimize images on a WordPress website.

Advanced Smart Crop — Intelligent, Automatic Image Cropping

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Smart Crop is a feature that analyses the content of an image and intelligently focuses on the most important part of the image, a face, or a specific object for cropping allowing you to create perfect thumbnails

Website Speed Testing - Are You Doing It Right?

manu-chaudhary — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Website speed testing is of great interest to every webmaster. Learn how you can measure website speed accurately by focussing on the correct metrics.

Website Image Optimization In A Matter Of Minutes

rahul-nanwani — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

It takes just 10 minutes to integrate ImageKit.io on any website. And all your new and existing images will be automatically optimized and delivered

Image Optimization Goes Well Beyond Performance Improvement

rahul-nanwani — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Apart from page load performance, image optimization helps you by improving your website's SEO, engagement, conversions and revenues.

How Do You Prepare For An AWS S3 Outage?

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With 99.9% availability SLA, 8 hours of downtime is a huge loss for any company which is serious about doing business online. Read more to find out about various techniques and what we do at ImageKit.

Is A Multi-Cloud Strategy Right For A Startup?

somesh-khatkar — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

No one wants to put all their eggs in one basket, neither should you. It’s not worth the risk, you may lose the game before even starting

How To Deliver Responsive Images Across Multiple Devices

manu-chaudhary — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Responsive images are great not only for improving the overall UX of your responsive website but can also help you save crucial infrastructure costs.

HTTP/2 vs HTTP/1 - Performance Comparison?

rahul-nanwani — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

HTTP/2 gives you a great performance boost. And you should be using it right now.

How To Reduce Unauthorized Use Of Image URLs

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

A few basic techniques that can reduce the possibilities of someone misusing your image URL on their website or app

How To Handle Loading Of Images That May Not Exist?

rahul-nanwani — Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Images form a critical part of our application, and ensuring that the UX is not broken because of image loading or data issues with images is just as important.

5 Essential Image Optimization Techniques For Web And Mobile Apps

rahul-nanwani — Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Being such a critical component of e-commerce, news, fashion, blogs and travel portals, it is important to know how to optimize images to deliver an amazing experience for your users.

Image metadata and color profiles

manu-chaudhary — Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In this post, we will look at the available options around image metadata and color profiles and how they can be utilized to obtain different levels of optimiza

JPEG vs PNG vs GIF — which image format to use and when?

rahul-nanwani — Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In this post, we would only be looking at the three most commonly used image formats in websites and mobile applications — JPEG, PNG and GIF.

Purplle.com reduced their image sizes and improved web performance by 60%

manu-chaudhary — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Purplle.com is one of India's leading online beauty products company which offers a wide range of grooming and beauty products for both men and women across its