ImageKit.io API

Image & Document Processing

Real-time image and video optimization CDN with automatic WebP/AVIF formatting and 20 GB free bandwidth

ImageKit.io API Highlights

ImageKit.io API is best for e-commerce platforms, news portals, classifieds, and web developers prioritizing speed

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Authentication

API Key (Private key via Basic Auth for uploads; public key for frontend SDKs)

Rate Limit

Free tier: 20 GB bandwidth/month; 20 GB media storage

Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
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Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
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io is a cloud-based real-time image and video optimization platform with an integrated global CDN. It automatically converts images and videos to modern, lightweight formats (WebP, AVIF) based on the visitor's browser, applies URL-based resizing, cropping, watermarking, and delivers media from over 200 points of presence worldwide.

In Nigeria, where slow mobile broadband and costly cellular data plans can hinder web performance, ImageKit cuts image payloads by up to 80%, speeding up e-commerce storefronts and mobile apps dramatically.

ImageKit.io API Core Features & Capabilities

FeatureStatusDescription & Capabilities
Automatic Image Optimization (WebP/AVIF)✓ SupportedProvides native Automatic Image Optimization (WebP/AVIF) capabilities integrated within the API.
URL-Based Image Transformation✓ SupportedProvides native URL-Based Image Transformation capabilities integrated within the API.
Video Transcoding & Streaming✓ SupportedProvides native Video Transcoding & Streaming capabilities integrated within the API.
Global Edge CDN Delivery✓ SupportedProvides native Global Edge CDN Delivery capabilities integrated within the API.
Dynamic Watermarking & Overlays✓ SupportedProvides native Dynamic Watermarking & Overlays capabilities integrated within the API.
Digital Asset Management (DAM)✓ SupportedProvides native Digital Asset Management (DAM) capabilities integrated within the API.
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API Pricing Model
  • Free Forever plan includes 20 GB of CDN bandwidth per month and 20 GB media storage
  • Paid plans start from $49/month for 200 GB bandwidth

Required Access Documents for ImageKit.io API

  • ImageKit AccountRequired
    Register at imagekit.io to retrieve your API keys

Different ImageKit.io API use cases

  • E-Commerce Product Catalog Optimization:Automatically compress high-resolution seller photos into fast-loading mobile product thumbnails.
  • User Avatar Cropping & Storage:Resize and center customer profile photos into uniform square dimensions automatically.
  • Dynamic Brand Watermarking:Overlay company logos and copyright watermarks onto real estate and marketplace listing photos.

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