Filestack Technical Glossary
Comprehensive reference for Filestack platform architecture and services
Transformations
Processing
Real-time file processing operations that modify images, documents, or other file types without requiring permanent storage of intermediate versions.
Transformation Categories
Image Transformations
- Resizing, cropping, rotation
- Filters and effects
- Format conversion
- Facial detection and smart cropping
File Transformations
- Document format conversions
- Archive creation
- Screenshot generation
- Collage creation
Audio & Video Transformations
- Format transcoding
- Quality adjustment
- Watermarking
- Clipping and effects
URL-Based Invocation
Transformations use a URL-based model allowing single stored assets to be served in countless variations without pre-generation.
📚 Filestack Documentation
Learn more about Transformations in the official Filestack documentation: