Filestack Technical Glossary
Comprehensive reference for Filestack platform architecture and services
A
AI (Adobe Illustrator)
File Format
Adobe Illustrator’s native vector graphics format for scalable artwork and designs.
AI to JPG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Adobe Illustrator files to JPEG images for web display.
API Key
Authentication
A unique identifier used to authenticate requests to Filestack’s API services.
Async Script Loading
Performance
A JavaScript technique used by Filestack for loading scripts asynchronously to improve page performance.
Audio & Video Processing
Processing
Specialized component handling media transcoding challenges.
AVIF
File Format
Next-generation image format offering excellent compression efficiency.
B
BMP (Bitmap)
File Format
Microsoft’s uncompressed raster graphics format, also known as Windows Bitmap.
BMP to PDF Conversion
File Conversion
Convert BMP images to PDF documents.
C
CDN (Content Delivery Network)
Infrastructure
A distributed network of servers used by Filestack to deliver files and images with optimized performance.
Content Security Policy (CSP)
Security
Security mechanism to control which resources can be loaded when using Filestack’s services.
ContentIQ
AI/Intelligence
Filestack’s machine learning-powered content analysis service.
Copyright Detection
AI/Legal Compliance
Specialized service identifying protected images to mitigate legal risks.
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
Security
Protocol that allows Filestack’s services to securely handle file uploads across different domains.
Custom CNAME
Enterprise Feature
Premium feature enabling custom domain branding for asset URLs.
D
Delivery Service
Core Service
Fast, secure, and reliable global distribution of assets.
Digital Asset Management (DAM)
Content Management
System for organizing, storing, and retrieving digital content assets.
Document Detection
AI/Intelligence
AI-powered feature that automatically identifies and processes document types.
Document Viewer
Delivery Component
In-browser rendering component for multiple file types.
DOCX (Word Document)
File Format
Microsoft Word’s XML-based document format supporting rich text and multimedia content.
DOCX to PNG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Word documents to PNG images for visual sharing.
DOCX to TXT Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Word documents to plain text format.
Domain Whitelists
Security
Network-level security layer controlling service access by domain.
Drag and Drop Upload
User Interface
User interface feature for uploading files by dragging them directly into a web application.
E
Event Listeners
Development
JavaScript mechanisms used in Filestack’s SDKs to handle user interactions and file operations.
F
File API
API
Foundational RESTful API providing programmatic control over stored file lifecycle.
File Conversion
Processing
Service that transforms files from one format to another.
File Picker
User Interface
Filestack’s customizable upload widget with multiple source options.
File Upload API
API
RESTful API endpoints that handle file upload operations.
Filestack
Platform
Cloud-based file management platform providing comprehensive file operations.
Filestack Deliver
Service
Specialized service for optimized file and image delivery.
G
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
File Format
Legacy image format supporting simple animations and limited color palettes.
GIF to SVG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert GIF images to SVG vector format.
GIF to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert GIF animations and images to efficient WebP format.
H
Handles
Core Component
Unique alphanumeric identifiers assigned to every uploaded file.
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container)
File Format
Apple’s modern image format providing superior compression and quality for iOS devices.
HEIC to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Apple HEIC images to WebP for universal compatibility.
HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format)
File Format
ISO standard for efficient image storage and the foundation for Apple’s HEIC format.
HEIF to PNG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Apple HEIF images to PNG format for universal compatibility.
I
Image & Video Tagging
AI/Content Understanding
Machine learning feature automatically analyzing visual content to extract keywords.
Image Optimization
Processing
Automated process that reduces file sizes while maintaining visual quality.
Image to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Universal image format conversion to WebP for optimal web delivery.
Image Transformations
Processing
Real-time image processing operations applied via URL parameters.
Intelligence (AI) Service
Core Service
Machine learning models for content analysis and understanding.
Intrinsic Sizing
Performance
CSS technique for responsive image display that maintains aspect ratios.
J
JPEG/JPG
File Format
Popular lossy image compression format widely supported across web browsers.
JPG to GIF Conversion
File Conversion
Convert JPEG images to GIF format for specific use cases.
JPG to PNG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert JPEG images to PNG format for lossless quality and transparency support.
JPG to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert JPEG images to WebP format for improved compression.
L
Lazy Loading
Performance
Performance optimization technique that defers loading of scripts and resources.
M
MP4
File Format
Widely-supported digital multimedia container format for video and audio.
Mutation Observer
Development
JavaScript API used to monitor changes in the DOM.
O
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
AI/Data Extraction
Intelligence service extracting printed and handwritten text from images.
P
Phishing Detection
Security
Security feature identifying potentially malicious content designed to deceive users.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
File Format
Lossless image format supporting transparency and high-quality graphics.
PNG to GIF Conversion
File Conversion
Convert PNG images to GIF format with color palette optimization.
PNG to JPG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert PNG images to JPEG format for reduced file size and web optimization.
PNG to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert PNG images to modern WebP format for superior compression.
Processing API
API
URL-based API that handles file transformations and processing operations.
Processing Engine
Core Component
Computational heart powering all file transformation and analysis tasks.
Processing Pipeline
Architecture
Automated workflow system that applies sequential operations to files.
PSD (Photoshop Document)
File Format
Adobe Photoshop’s native file format supporting layers, effects, and advanced editing features.
PSD to SVG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Photoshop files to SVG vector format.
PSD to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Photoshop PSD files to WebP format for web use.
R
Responsive Image Sizing
Performance
Automatic adjustment of image dimensions based on device capabilities.
RocketLazyLoadScripts
Performance
Filestack’s custom script management system for optimized loading.
RTF (Rich Text Format)
File Format
Cross-platform document format supporting basic text formatting and styling.
RTF to TXT Conversion
File Conversion
Convert Rich Text Format files to plain text.
S
Script Preloading
Performance
Technique for preparing JavaScript resources in advance to reduce loading times.
SDK (Software Development Kit)
Development
Programming libraries and tools for integrating Filestack services.
Security Policies
Security
Configuration rules that define access permissions and processing limitations.
SFW (Safe for Work) Detection
AI/Content Moderation
Automated content moderation analyzing images and videos for inappropriate content.
Storage Aliases
Integration
Feature bridging Filestack with existing cloud storage infrastructure.
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
File Format
Vector graphics format ideal for scalable icons and illustrations.
SVG to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert SVG vector graphics to WebP raster format.
T
Tasks
Workflow Component
Individual processing operations that can be chained together in Workflows.
Text Sentiment Analysis
AI/Text Analysis
AI feature analyzing emotional tone and sentiment in extracted text content.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
File Format
High-quality raster graphics format used in professional photography and publishing.
TIFF to WebP Conversion
File Conversion
Convert TIFF images to WebP format for web optimization.
Transformations
TXT (Plain Text)
File Format
Simple text file format containing unformatted, human-readable character data.
TXT to JPG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert text files to JPEG images for visual document sharing.
U
Upload Widget
User Interface
Customizable UI component for file selection and upload functionality.
Uploads Service
Core Service
Primary ingestion point for all content entering the Filestack ecosystem.
User Agent Detection
Optimization
Browser identification method used to optimize Filestack services.
V
Virus & Malware Detection
Security/AI
Fundamental security feature scanning uploaded files for malicious content.
W
Watermark
Image Processing
Digital mark or overlay applied to images for branding or copyright protection.
Webhooks
Integration Tool
Event-driven communication mechanism for asynchronous operations.
WebP
File Format
Modern image format providing superior compression and quality compared to JPEG and PNG.
WebP to JPG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert WebP images to JPEG format for universal compatibility.
WebP to PDF Conversion
File Conversion
Convert WebP images to PDF documents for sharing and printing.
WebP to PNG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert WebP images to PNG format for broader compatibility.
WebP to SVG Conversion
File Conversion
Convert WebP images to SVG format for scalable graphics.
Workflows
Automation
Automated processing sequences with multiple operations and conditional logic.
93 terms covering Filestack’s complete platform architecture