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Compresso API

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Overview

Visually lossless image compression for PNG, JPEG and WebP

Compresso is a photography API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Photography

Questions

Does the Compresso API need an API key?

Yes. The Compresso API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Can I call the Compresso API from the browser?

Not directly. The Compresso API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.

Does the Compresso API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Compresso API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Compresso API?

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