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Filestack started out as a tool for developers created by developers - it has since evolved into something much greater. Introducing Filestack Workflows: an elegantly simple experience that streamlines all of your content curation tasks into a single API call.
Whenever you have a mundane task that you do almost every day, it might be a good idea to automate it. For this reason our team in Kraków, after checking the online lunch menu of our favorite nearby restaurant over and over again, decided it’s time to introduce a solution to this problem (as first […]
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In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to create your own YouTube-like app. The final application will allow users to upload and share videos to the public. We will use React for the client side, Node.js for the server side, and Filestack to upload and transcode the videos. Although we’re highlighting YouTube-like apps, this […]
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Zip files are ubiquitous files on the net. We use them frequently when sending an e-mail or downloading a program. What is a zip file? It’s an archive format which contains one or several files in a compressed form in order to reduce the overall size of the file. This is not a new technology. […]
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Filestack users have a significant ally at their side when it comes to proactive protection for their application – one that takes the form of the platform itself. Virus detection is an organic part of Filestack’s workflows in a way that allows you to not only detect infected content in the files your users are […]
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A jQuery file upload solution is a generic fix for small sites, but it tends to unravel at scale. The cause of this can be found where three key trends have collided at a massive intersection: Content is growing at an exponential rate: Content used to be curated and created by enterprises and uploaded for users […]
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Uploading large files is a constant headache for developers. Pains like latency, speed, timeouts and interruptions, especially over mobile devices, are difficult to avoid. However, over the years, it is becoming increasingly important that your application be able to handle large files. At Filestack, we provide file infrastructure for over 100,000 applications worldwide, handling file […]
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App development can be an intense process. So much work goes into the different components of making a truly successful app and security is absolutely vital to the process. You need your data to be and stay secure. You need your users to be protected. Malicious attacks are one of the great existential threats to […]
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Domain whitelisting is a method of ensuring that no one but your organization is using your web picker. It’s one way of securing your solution and your resources, so others don’t attempt to piggy back on your account. At the same time, it isn’t entirely foolproof on its own; it requires other security measures. It’s […]
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Resizing images like PNGs, JPGs or GIFs is one of the most common things we have to do as developers. You may need to optimize the layout of a website or application, reduce the size of your images to increase page performance or even just get the alignment of that reaction meme you’re playing […]
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How is your application’s file upload security? Filestack provides secure file upload features that can be included in any application, protecting the platform’s upload gateway. In addition to this, the Filestack API is protected through parameters like custom API keys, domain whitelisting and Filestack Policies and Signatures. Here’s what you need to know about the […]
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From .WEBM, .OGG, .MP3, .MP4 and more, there are many audio and video formats you can expect to come across as a developer handling audio/video content in your application. Like in our last article The Complete Image File Extension List for Developers, in this article we’ll delve into the different types of audio/video file types, and when […]
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JPEGs. PDFs. SVGs. Even for the most savvy developers, keeping track of all available image file extensions isn’t easy. Using the wrong (or suboptimal) file format could result in: Low image/video/audio quality Unnecessarily large file sizes Slow delivery of large files Inaccessibility of data within the file Simply put, knowing and understanding the many types […]
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“As much as businesses wanted to go paperless, paper never got away” Industry Office Mail Automation Use Case Filestack Capture and Image Intelligence for digitizing mail envelope data About Earth Class Mail Earth Class Mail allows businesses to manage mail like email. With Earth Class Mail, customers are able to prioritize their mail and transform […]
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What happens when a virus infects your application? While it feels like a major disaster, with a little thoughtful planning, you can take steps remedy the issue and get your app securely back online. We’ll detail for you a number of things you’ll want to consider when removing the virus from your app, ranging from […]
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Chances are, you’ve had more than one sleepless night thinking about malware or viruses. For many businesses, both large and small, the idea of a breach in data security is terrifying and can cost companies in many industries millions of dollars. The risks can be costly for any brand or product that is storing content […]
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Have you ever dropped code in to a project, and watched it magically work as intended on the first try? It’s a good feeling, but somewhere in the back of your mind there may be a little voice whispering: “I have no idea why that just worked.” You’re not alone. With the explosive rise in […]
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Every company should have robust virus protection to handle the monitoring and quarantining of files that have possibly been infected with a virus or malware. Many major companies have been in the news after becoming victimized by infected files. These companies have suffered in the form of bad press, application downtime and millions of dollars […]
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Everybody knows that the Internet can be a dangerous place for both personal and professional users alike, making security more than necessary. Not only is cyber crime fast becoming more profitable than even illegal drug trade around the world, but 230 new malware samples are produced every single day – a trend that shows absolutely no signs of slowing […]
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Any well functioning company has some form of virus protection in place to take care of basic monitoring and quarantining of infected files. Though proven to be somewhat effective in avoiding intrusion or blocking major cyber attacks and direct hacking attempts, not all types of threats are going to come in one of these forms. […]
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EdTech is a challenging space to write code. On the one hand, you’ve got the need to ensure the highest standards in security, performance, availability, and integrity. On the other hand, the size of your team or department, the time you have available, and the budget for your project may be very constrained. To get […]
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Does your website allow users to upload files? Learn secure file upload best practices and prevent dangerous vulnerabilities and attacks. Almost every web application accepts user input, and one of the most common types of input is in the form of file uploads. Whether it’s a consumer application where users are uploading photos, or […]
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If you’re a developer who understands the importance of building a consistent flow, Filestack’s Workflows can help. This feature has built-in processes that allows developers to automate assets and customize everything from business rules to conditional logic that saves time and resources. What does the Workflows feature do? Workflows allows developers to wire up conditional logic […]
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What happens if a virus is uploaded to your application? Nearly a million malware threats are released every day, and some of these may find their way into your app. As you develop your app, you need to consider security from the ground up. But it isn’t always feasible to program virus detection from scratch. […]
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How often do you think about the risk of malware? Viruses or adware can be annoying, but that’s usually as bad as it gets. For big businesses, the idea of ransomware is terrifying, and it costs companies across multiple industries many millions of dollars a year. For an app developer, the risks can be far […]
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With so much available, it’s easy for developers to overlook a few good tools that can completely change the game. One tool in particular is virus scanning for any content uploaded into your app. You might have traditional software to scan files and look for malware in general, but when it comes to protecting your […]
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology provides the basis for a number of flexible, advanced features for developers and non-developers alike. Mobile device, augmented reality and machine learning analysis programs all involve the knowledge of OCR technology. Users in these sectors are able to quickly identify and analyze written text, porting this functionality into next-generation technologies. […]
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So you’ve configured a Workflow that meets all of your business requirements: you’re scanning all uploads to your website for viruses and malware, making sure the uploads do not contain any NSFW or copyrighted content, and–if the upload is an image–optimizing it for delivery. Now what? How do we invoke this workflow? There are two […]
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Optical Character Recognition technology is about more than just digitizing documents – it’s about revolutionizing the way that your organization interacts with its data. With OCR, you can give your workforce access to superior tools, ultimately making every part of your business more efficient. Here are just a few ways in which Filestack OCR’s technology can […]
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6pm-9pm EST HBC Tech Headquarters, Manhattan Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/vueJsNYC/events/256976538/ My Mission: Learn more about VueJS As a Developer Evangelist in New York City, going to meetups keeps me on my toes. There’s always something happening, and usually 3 out of 4 seasons of weather in the short walk to and from […]
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Document Detection and Preprocessing is one of Filestack’s latest intelligent products. Not only is its main objective detecting the documents in the images, transformations, and denoising, but it can also serve as an advanced tool for enhancing and improving OCR results. The following article explores and elaborates on the details of how this tool has […]
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Does your company require enhanced uploading capabilities? With Filestack Upload, you get a seamlessly integrated uploading platform that can handle your uploads from start-to-finish. There are many scenarios that might require enhanced uploading. Here are just a few of them: 1. Uploading Files to a Community-Based Platform Social media sites and other community-driven platforms often thrive on a wealth […]
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Filestack has many tutorials on how to use Filestack to upload and process images. There are Instagram-like apps, YouTube-like apps, Soundcloud-like apps and more with JavaScript and Filestack’s API. Typically, we go into great detail on the tech behind the app — showing step-by-step how to build out different elements of the app from scratch. […]
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CTOs are constantly investigating new technology. While it can be difficult to identify the technologies that will produce the highest ROI, optical character recognition (OCR) has made great strides over the past few years and is now one of the most all-around advanced utilities. Here are a few things that you should know about Filestack […]
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Organizations are collecting more data than ever – and it’s their responsibility to protect this data. Data security in 2019 is inevitably going to see an increased number of cyber security attacks across the board, with organizations rushing to shore up their defenses. Corporations and small businesses alike will need to take thorough and proactive […]
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File uploads can present a serious security risk and upload security is a necessity for any system that uploads and manages files. When a malicious program is embedded within an upload, it isn’t just the platform itself that’s at risk, it’s also any user of the platform, as well their data system. If you want […]
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2019 is going to be the year of AI, with many businesses switching to AI-powered security suites, document processing, data analysis, and more. At its core, AI is about automation and augmentation: it improves upon and speeds up many of the core processes of a business. Whether your business uses AI or not, it’s going […]
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Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise. Crypto-jacking, ransomware, and data breaches were among some of the most distinct threats of 2018, with an estimated 12 billion records expected to have been breached in the past year. From educational institutions to healthcare facilities, many industries currently face the threat of data theft and attack. Any organization must […]
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Why Do We Need Responsive Images? In few words, visual content is crucial to growing any business. Images are the predominant medium to deliver content on web pages so designers and developers spend a lot of time working on images, content and related challenges. The biggest challenge we usually face is to provide the same […]
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Pictures are a fundamental media to transmit an idea or message on the web. This is not new, if you have read our previous article How to Make Images Responsive you now know visual content help marketers to boost up their business so pictures should fit the widest range of screens to reach every potential […]
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It’s no secret that 2018 brought several major data breaches from some of the world’s largest and most popular brands. From compromising the integrity of Marriott’s systems to exposing over 500 million Quora users’ data, security breaches are very much a thing of the present – and they’re only getting worse. Without proper virus detection […]
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A Plupload solution is a generic fix for small sites, but it tends to unravel at scale. The cause of this can be found where three key trends have collided at a massive intersection: Content is growing at an exponential rate: Content used to be curated and created by enterprises and uploaded for users to consume […]
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No AI Developers? No problem! Implement Filestack OCR and stay ahead of the competition. Whether sifting through big data or providing customer-friendly tools, artificial intelligence is now at the forefront of business technology. Yet it’s not always feasible for an organization to invest the time into artificial development themselves. How can your organization use Filestack Capture to […]
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Get to market faster with the all-in-one OCR SDK provided by Filestack. Filestack Capture provides advanced OCR technology, usable out-of-the-box or easily integrated into existing platforms and solutions. Regardless of your organization’s use cases or existing workflows, Filestack Capture can speed up your time to market, improve your efficiencies, and reduce costs. Cut Your Development […]
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Between DOC files, PDFs, TXT files and more, there are many different document file extensions you can use. Similar to our posts on The Complete Image File Extension List for Developers and The Complete List of Audio / Video File Formats for Developers, we have created a complete list of document file extension types for […]
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Filestack Capture provides an all-in-one optical character recognition suite that can be used right out of the box. With Filestack Capture’s OCR technology, an organization can immediately begin integrating optical character recognition into their existing infrastructure and business processes. Filestack Capture saves an organization money in a multitude of ways, improving a company’s bottom line, scalability, and agility. Filestack Capture Requires Fewer […]
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Filestack Workflows can help businesses eliminate the last-minute rush most experience during every tax season. It can be exhausting trying to keep track of expenses from every client and vendor even with all the tracking applications on the market. There’s often not enough time to label everything correctly during a typical busy day. Adding a document […]
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This use case study will help you understand how digital content workflows, chain actions and content pipelines improve the flow of information between or within organizations. It will then explain how to tailor specific API calls to deliver streamlined solutions to benefit the education technology (EdTech) industry. To start, let’s take a look at a […]
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You can easily upload files via web search results, allowing your users to search the web for images and select the one they want; in fact, if you’re displaying the Filestack File Picker on your web page, you’re already done. One of the built-in features of the File Picker is to provide your users with […]
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You can easily upload files via URL on your back end in Ruby; here’s a simple recipe you can drop in to your code today. First, make sure you’ve got the handy-dandy Filestack Ruby SDK gem on the system upon which you’ll be running this code: gem install filestack Or add this requirement to your […]
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You can easily import a file by its URL on your back end in Python; here’s how. Just like you’d upload files in Python from local storage, we’ll start with the basics by importing the Filestack Python SDK: pip install filestack-python Pro tip: if you’re using VisualStudio Code or another text editor that switches between […]
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