The Need for a Confluence Plugin Every startup has hit the point where they outgrew stickie notes as their primary communication and organization tool, and this demand naturally lead to a highly competitive project management market. Leading the way in this field sits Atlassian whose tremendous suite of products help companies manage projects and customers […]
How Does Content Affect My Business? It seems that everyone is hyper-aware of just how much content surrounds us, everywhere and all the time. Content drives the vast majority of our social lives, of our work lives, of our tangible and intangible possessions. As a business owner, entrepreneur, or developer, content likely makes up a […]
Google Drive is an extremely popular platform for creating, editing, and storing documents. Over 800 million users keep more than 2 trillion files on Google Drive. Whether your application uploads resumes, blog posts, slide shows, or other documents, you can benefit from integrating the Google Drive API to allow your users to upload directly from […]
Over the past couple of months, we have seen a steady increase in conversations with drone specific prospects at Filestack. Purely looking at demand signals, it made sense to come out to learn more about this booming industry at one of the top billed drone events in North America, Interdrone 2017. What would a file […]
We’ve got lots of exciting stuff going on at Filestack right now, including a new release of our File Picker; brand new SDKs in Python, PHP and Ruby; and an update to one of our most popular plugins: Filestack::Rails. Formerly known as Filepicker::Rails, the plugin now includes v3 of our File Picker and adds support […]
Deep learning has gone from sci-fi concept to industry buzzword within only a matter of years. What started as proof-of-concepts and enhanced facial recognition software quickly ballooned into state-of-the-art image and speech recognition, video analysis, behavioral predictions and untold other successes, where the goal was specific enough and the dataset large enough to benefit from […]
Welcome Back! Hello, and welcome back to the Filestack Tutorial For Beginners. If you have not seen the first half then check it out here. Otherwise, let’s keep making progress on our watermarking application. Perform a Transformation: Watermark Working with Uploaded Files: The Filestack Handle At this point you are probably wondering: “Okay, I understand […]
Filestack provides a robust and scalable solution for content upload and file delivery. We are used for websites, digital services, enterprise software and endless other projects across the industry. Our File Picker is easily integrated into any website, and we have a growing list of SDKs for use in projects of various languages, including plugins […]
The purpose of this two part tutorial is to provide enough instruction, and explanation on Filestack’s Javascript API that someone inexperienced with either Filestack or Javascript can leave with a grasp on what we do, and how we do it. The first part will focus on basic HTML and Javascript, and implementing file uploads, and […]
On April 17, 2017, Filestack became compliant with the EU-US Privacy Shield framework. The EU-US Privacy Shield is a framework for transferring data between the United States and European Union that ensures the data falls within the EU privacy regulations. Privacy Shield replaces Safe Harbor to protect EU citizens’ data from US surveillance and address […]
A photo collage is a popular way of sharing amazing moments in our lives. From exotic vacations, to crazy parties, to romantic seaside weddings and more, collages capture many moments to create one multifaceted composite. As a printing application, the ability to upload pictures and create photo collages for your customers is an absolute must-have. The are a few open […]
We often recommend using Filestack to upload files. But why is Filestack really better than building your own file uploader from scratch? Does Filestack actually save you time and provide more capabilities? First things first… What is Filestack? If you’re not familiar with Filestack, it is an end-to-end file upload and management solution. Through our JavaScript […]
One of the coolest papers to come out of the deep learning renaissance has been A Neural Algorithm of Artistic Style. Presumably, it’s what drives Prisma, and it’s completely open to the world. Anyone can build their own neural filters if they have the time and inclination — which is exactly what we are going to do. Using […]
Taking screenshots is common for those of us who live on our phones and laptops. Sometimes we want to share glimpses of funny conversations with friends, other times, in the office for example, we take screenshots to quickly share unexpected results on our screens. Screenshots are so common that nowadays the majority of our devices offer a specific key […]
I have always been amazed by the upscale processes shown in action movies. Typically, a satellite photo captures the assumed location of the villain and the picture is infinitely zoomed while preserving a great amount of details. This works pretty well in fictional stories, but when you try to enlarge an image in real life, the result […]
With social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter becoming staples in our lives, we regularly share moments in our lives through casual images on the web. Think about selfies: The simple term for a self-portrait photograph is a very common snapshot that invaded Facebook, Instagram and Twitter whose popularity is never decreasing. The fact […]
Only a few years after its name was coined, deep learning found itself at the forefront of the digital zeitgeist. Over the course of the past two decades, online services evolved into large-scale cloud platforms, while popular libraries like Tensorflow, Torch and Theano later made machine learning integration far simpler and more efficient. Algorithms deemed intractable […]
From fashion to print shops, Shopify is a great resource for building Ecommerce platforms. Shopify makes it easy to sell goods online – where you can showcase your store and have an online checkout option. However, we often hear clients ask, “How do I enable users to upload pictures to my Shopify store, for custom prints or clothing […]
There is no doubt Filestack is very popular when it comes to working with pictures, as there are loads of possibilities for customizing images. However, the API extends far beyond this: There are no constraints on the files one can upload, and the Filestack team kindly provides other functionalities: Video and Audio conversions for example. […]
Filestack comes with a rich set of features and gives clients total freedom in customizing its behavior. As developers, we can set constraints on the type of files a user can upload, their sizes, from what source a user is allowed to upload and so on. In addition to this, Filestack provides other functionalities through […]
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Charles Ouellet, the Co-Founder & Lead Engineer of SnipCart. Here he demonstrates how to easily create an online ASCII poster store using Filestack and Snipcart. When we launched Snipcart, our shopping cart platform, we decided to build something we, as developers, would love to use. Something that would make our […]
The online video space just got a whole lot more interesting thanks to the recent battle between Meerkat and Periscope. While the focus may be on the flaws and pros of each service, there is one glaring factor that operators should be taking note of – the almost instant acceptance and use of both apps. Video […]
Nowadays, many people keep their files in the cloud. Not only for accessibility, but also for safety. For example, I have a Nexus 5, and when I take a picture, it will upload it to my Google account the next time I’m connected to wifi. Once it’s uploaded, I have access to it anywhere. Now […]
Filepicker has enabled millions of file uploads via Dropbox, from your users to your website or app. Previously, these files went through a shared Dropbox API key, but for enhanced security and comply with Dropbox’s new Terms of Service, we now require all developers to enter their own Dropbox credentials. This process will not impact […]
Browser-side Javascript is a lot of fun, but there’s a serious limitation when it comes to security because the source is publicly viewable. Given that one of the things we do here at Filepicker.io is provide a javascript library that helps developers upload files into their S3, it’s important that the developers have a way […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how we use technology. Object detection APIs play a key role in this shift. Multi-object recognition API can detect multiple objects in a single image. This helps machines interpret visual information accurately. They can detect objects efficiently. Industries like retail, healthcare, and transportation are using these APIs. Their usage is […]
In this visually driven era, social media has become the primary platform for engaging with audiences. It makes high-quality and well-composed images more critical than ever. It may be an attractive Instagram story, a Facebook ad, or a Twitter post; the way you present your images can significantly impact user engagement. However, adapting images to […]
The holiday season is a time for sharing warmth and joy with loved ones, and what better way to do that than with a personalized digital postcard? In the spirit of the season, we recently embarked on a project to build a festive postcard application, a fun and unique way to send holiday greetings across […]
Businesses of all sizes deal with invoices. Processing these invoices is a crucial part of business operations. Invoice processing involves extracting key information from invoices. This includes details like invoice number and date, vendor details, item details, and total amount. This data is then entered into a database and verified by the Accounts Payable team. […]
Paperwork is a part of business that requires a lot of time optimization. Statistics show that nearly 30% of work is spent manually entering data. This could mean handling tons of invoices, purchase orders, or applications. You need forms recognition SDKs to achieve quick data extraction. Doing it automatically would help prevent mistakes that arise […]
Visual content is everywhere. From social media sites to surveillance systems, it surrounds us. It is a vital part of daily life. Relating to and interpreting this data, like recognizing objects in an input image, is essential. This is where object recognition API technologies help. These systems recognize and classify objects in pictures or videos. […]
We collect digital images daily, taken from a mobile device, digital camera, or scanner. Not all of those images are of good quality. Some of the images may be of poor quality and have blurry details. We need to resize them while ensuring that they retain all important details. This is a common problem we […]
Image tagging means assigning labels or descriptions/descriptive keywords to images. It is a helpful way for businesses and individuals to categorize and organize their digital media or images. This makes searching, retrieving, and managing thousands of images easier. In the past, businesses used to tag images manually. This means they had to come up with […]
Tagging images is important for managing digital assets. It helps with SEO and business operations. Proper tags make user searching easier. This enhances user interaction and supports fact-based decisions. In a corporate setting, traditional tagging faces challenges. It is tedious and lacks consistency. It is also less scalable. These issues make it hard for businesses […]
The requirement of handling large volumes of user-generated content of web apps is increasing today. Manual editing, resizing, or optimizing a large number of uploaded images causes a lot of inefficiencies. This issue impacts user experience and slows down content delivery. Automation is no longer optional; it has become essential for web applications. Image editing […]
E-commerce sites contain lots of images. These mainly include product images that sellers upload to attract customers, drive engagement, build trust, and showcase key product details. Hosting all these images directly on the website server puts an extra load on the server. This slows down the website/page load times and negatively affects the user experience. […]
In the age of technology, web apps must quickly eliminate manual ID verification processes. This shift enables safer and more efficient user onboarding. JavaScript Optical Character Recognition (OCR) APIs can play a pivotal role, as they can extract and analyze text from images of ID documents. This automation not only streamlines processes but also improves […]
Managing and delivering images efficiently in businesses has become crucial today. You may handle an e-commerce platform, social media, or a content management system. For any business, you need a strong solution to handle large volumes of these visual data. That’s why AI and image-hosting APIs intersect in most businesses today. They provide innovative, automated, […]
What steps can be taken to elevate user experience (UX) on your website? Real-time JavaScript image editing features help in this regard. Feedback and the overall experience are becoming more seamless over time. Google states that such attention may be a game-changer. It has shown an increase of up to 200% in conversions for websites […]
JavaScript is a versatile programming language used for building interactive web applications. A prominent use case of JavaScript is image editing. In other words, JavaScript enables real-time image editing. Real-time JavaScript image editing means manipulating and transforming images directly in web browsers. This eliminates the need for server-side processing and makes your application fast and […]
Up to 90% of data in today’s finance sector is unstructured, making manual data entry difficult and time-consuming. High-accuracy JavaScript OCR APIs offer a solution through intelligent document processing. JavaScript OCR APIs impact the finance sector by using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology powered by a robust OCR engine to extract data from images, PDFs, […]
Is your business still using OCR data extraction vs manual data entry? Companies can save up to 90% time by switching to automated data entry with OCR data extraction. This switch also reduces mistakes. Being quick and accurate is very important. Choosing between OCR data extraction and manual data entry is a key decision. Automated […]
Quick HTML deployment to website is crucial for web developers and content creators in today’s fast-paced digital world. It enables developers to quickly create, update, and modify websites without compromising quality. Moreover, by deploying HTML rapidly, developers can make changes according to user demands and feedback, business needs, and market trends in a timely manner. […]
From e-commerce and social media to marketing and design, industries worldwide use high-quality visual content to attract users, communicate more effectively, and enhance the user experience. Whether it’s resizing, filtering, cropping, or applying complex transformations, photo editing and manipulation is a crucial part of various industries. However, in today’s digital world, businesses need to process […]
As developers, we often face the challenge of extracting structured data from unstructured documents. Whether it’s parsing invoices, digitizing old records, or processing forms, the task can be tedious and error-prone. This is where automated OCR data extraction comes into play, offering a programmatic approach to tackle this common problem. Introduction Optical Character Recognition (OCR) […]
As cyber threats are increasing exponentially, the need for secure file delivery is more pressing than ever. It helps protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, interception, and tampering. This builds trust with users and clients and prevents financial losses and operational disruptions. Moreover, depending on the industry and country you are operating in, you may […]
Why do some websites load images quickly while others take so long? In today’s fast-paced world, the speed of image loading can make or break a website. Slow images frustrate users and hurt search rankings. A good Content Delivery Network (CDN) can solve this problem. Filestack’s high-performance free images CDN is a powerful tool that […]
Have you ever had trouble opening a file because your software couldn’t read it? Converting files between different formats is crucial in our digital world. It helps keep information flowing smoothly. Easy file type converters change data from one format to another. Moreover, a file converter makes it easy to use on different platforms and […]
As web developers, we frequently encounter the challenge of handling file uploads and ensuring their secure file delivery. Whether you’re building a content management system, a file-sharing platform, or any application dealing with user-generated content, implementing robust file delivery is undoubtedly crucial. In this post, we’ll explore best practices for secure file delivery and, subsequently, […]
Image rotation is a transformation technique that involves turning an image around its center point by a certain number of degrees. It is widely used in graphics and photo editing to enhance the overall look and appearance of an image. Moreover, images we capture by cameras or mobile devices sometimes don’t have the correct orientation. […]
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