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Filestack File Picker 4.0, the latest version of the file handling service, introduces several new functionalities designed to improve the process to upload files and enhance developer control. This blog details these features: folder upload capability, a Mini Uploader option, pause and resume for file upload operations, and expanded CSS customization for integration into your app or web page.
At Filestack, we love developers, so we were thrilled to be a part of an event with the brightest hackers in the business. With over 500 in attendance and over $140,000 in prizes, Filestack was able to provide hackers with API tools to upload, transform and deliver files into their applications at TechCrunch Disrupt. While […]
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As a developer, you spend incredible amounts of time creating or searching for solutions to improve image quality for your website. Images in your application and what you do with those images will make or break your site and impact your user experience. While quality images are required for the functionality of your site, the […]
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At Filestack, our mission is to create a complete toolkit for content processing that evolves with the needs of developers. We’ve built a series of use case specific tools and APIs including file uploads (1.8B uploads to date), transformations (27B content processing operations in 2019), intelligence and delivery which can all be tied together with […]
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Filestack is heading to Disrupt™! This year’s TechCrunch Disrupt is taking place from October 2nd to 4th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco and we’d love to see you there. With a history of producing content and products that stand the test of time and ever-changing technology trends, Disrupt brings together major players from […]
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Video is expanding rapidly as a medium, becoming more popular than ever as a means of sharing information, building a brand and providing actionable information that can be used in a range of applications. Video expands the volume and types of data that can be collected, stored, extracted, interpreted and used for business intelligence. On […]
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In 2018, Google changed its search ranking algorithms for mobile to include page speed. As a result, pages that load faster are going to be more likely to catch the eye – and clicks of those looking for your products or services. Otherwise, users are far more likely to abandon your page and turn to […]
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When you need to compile and share large amounts of content, coming from multiple sources in varied formats, you want a solution that makes it easy. When you’re developing an ingestion stack to control all that content, it’s critical to use the right resources. Every minute an app developer spends building an ingestion stack is […]
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Many folks don’t use HTML5 <picture> tag or webp for optimizing images (and they should!) We’ll explain how to use dynamic image sizing and webp, a new(ish) image format from Google that can make png’s and jpg’s. The results are great. We can reduce a large page from about 30MB to 5MB. We’ll look at “old school” methods to solve […]
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I heard if you can keep an image-heavy page under 5MB, it’s better than eating Açai berries. But seriously, with three lines of code, I was able to translate a 19.2 MB webpage to 4.7MB TL;DR; Using Google Chrome Developer Tools and an image processing tool, I optimized image galleries on my game sharing website by […]
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Automated analysis and information extraction from pictures of structured documents is one of the use cases we have at Filestack for applied machine learning. We are working with envelopes, receipts, invoices, and most recently: checks. Checks are a medium of a little archaic form of monetary transfers – almost unseen outside United States, nevertheless used […]
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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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Overview In late 2018 when we released the Document Detection service at Filestack, no one anticipated it to become an essential intelligence task alongside OCR. If you are working with images that contain documents inside, it’s essential to find your document in the image by detecting the edges and border of the document, transforming its […]
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When you scan documents like invoices or receipts, they might be rotated, folded, or blurry. To work with them you need a process to detect your document inside, generate its bounding box, transform the detected document to fit the whole image (keeping its aspect ratio), and pre-process it to increase the OCR (optical character recognition) […]
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Image transformations are Filestack’s bread and butter. With Filestack Transformations, you’re able to apply immediate transformations to any image at any URL in an intuitive and easy-to-integrate way, so that images are adjusted and corrected the moment users upload them. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Filestack Transformations to transform images without […]
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Prior to integrating image tagging into our our API, here at Filestack we evaluated four of the most popular image tagging services. To determine which service to use, we looked at features, pricing, image size limits, rate limits, performance and accuracy. Ultimately, we decided to go with Google Vision, but the other services might be a good […]
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File uploads used to be difficult to implement for developers. Luckily, as web standards have advanced, so have file uploads. AJAX (XMLHttpRequests) now has ubiquitous browser support, and can be safely relied on to handle file uploads. And even better, the new FormData interface allows you to easily grab all of the form’s keys/values in […]
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If you’re a developer working with SVG or HTML files, ensuring proper security should be your top priority. Malicious code in the form of viruses and malware can infect nearly any file type. In this article, we’ll explore how Filestack’s virus detection SDK allows users can leverage Filestack Workflows and virus detection to automatically detect malicious code from the target file, thus […]
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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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Image from Wooden Earth Ltd 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 […]
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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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“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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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 today handle more data than ever, making data protection their top responsibility. In 2024, as cyber threats become more sophisticated and frequent, businesses of all sizes are enhancing their data security measures, driven both by evolving business needs and stringent regulatory standards. Regulatory Compliance is Becoming a Driving Force Behind Data Security In 2024, […]
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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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2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for AI, with businesses across all sectors increasingly integrating AI technologies for enhanced security, efficient document processing, data analytics, and more. At its core, AI focuses on automation and augmentation, significantly enhancing and accelerating various business processes. Regardless of whether your business currently utilizes AI, it’s […]
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