Browser Image Compression: Client-Side in JS
Compress images in the browser before uploading using the browser-image-compression library. Reduces server load and upload times.
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Client-Side Image Compression: No Upload, No Backend Every web application that accepts user-uploaded images faces a choice: resize and compress on the server, or compress in the browser before the upload even begins. The server-side approach is traditional but has real costs — bandwidth, server CPU, storage for full-resolution originals, and privacy concerns about user photos passing through your infrastructure. Client-side compression eliminates all of these. This guide explains how browser-based image compression works, covers both the library and the Canvas API approach, and discusses when each is the right tool. Why Compress Client-Side? Privacy The most compelling argument for client-side compression is privacy. When a user selects a photo to upload to your app, that photo might…
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