When used in reference to our CDN, it refers to the temporary storage of an asset on an edge server or an origin shield server. Upon receiving a request for an optimized image, our CDN will check whether an image with the requested set of optimizations has been cached Refers to the storage of data to improve data delivery performance. The order in which parameters are defined in the request URL does not affect the order in which they will be applied to the image. For example, the following request URL will resize the source image to 500 x 500 and then apply a blur effect to the resized image: Requesting data from the client via client hints.Ī client's request URL determines the set of transformations that will be applied to an image.For example, you may create a rule that resizes all PNG images whose URL path contains /thumbnails/. Use Rules Engine to dynamically determine the set of optimizations that will be applied according to the type of request that was submitted. Including query string parameters within the request URL. Enable Edge Image Optimizer via Rules Engine for all of the images identified in the previous step.ĭefine the set of optimizations that will be applied to your images by:.Analyze your site to identify the images that require optimization.Optimize images through the following steps: For more information, please contact your CDN account manager. This feature must be purchased separately. This improves performance by reducing image processing and by bringing your optimized images closer to your users. This allows us to cache your transformed images at the edge of our network. For example, you can deliver large, high-quality images for desktop users and smaller lower-quality images for mobile users from the same source image.Įdge Image Optimizer leverages our CDN to efficiently deliver your transformed images.

Balance image quality against performance in order to provide the optimal experience for your users. For example, if your site has a paywall, you can effortlessly apply a blur effect to requests for images once a site visitor has met or exceeded their allotment of free access. You can apply multiple transformations (e.g., resize, blur, crop, and rotate) to a single source image according to how it should be displayed within your site's design. Edge Image Optimizer dynamically transforms your images to tailor them to your site's:

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