Small Pics The easiest way to process images on the fly.
Transform, compress, and cache your images with a simple API.
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Trusted by smart teams.
- Kooima Ag
- Aretyn
- Foster Commerce
- SFS Architecture
Fast images. Simple API. Predictable costs.
A small, focused tool for on-the-fly image transforms. Sane by default.
Image transforms
Crop, resize, format, quality, rotate and more.
Predictable billing
Clear tiers. No surprise overages.
Fast by default
Global cache, automatic AVIF and WebP encoding.
URL-first API
Point and ship. No SDK required.
Secure by default
Signed URLs and origin shielding.
Edge delivery
Instant purge and worldwide cache.
Start optimizing your images today
Plans from $19/mo. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
From the blog
Guides, updates, and behind the scenes.
Migrating from Imgix to Small Pics with Imager X
A step-by-step guide for Craft CMS developers switching from Imgix to Small Pics using the Imager X plugin.
Small Pics URL API: A Practical Guide
A hands-on walkthrough of the Small Pics URL API. Learn how to resize, crop, format, and optimize images with query parameters.
Why We Built Small Pics
We spent years paying too much for image transforms. So we built something better.
FAQs
Quick answers about Small Pics
- What is Small Pics?
- A URL-first image service for on-the-fly transforms that optimizes and caches at the edge.
- Why did you build Small Pics?
- At our day job at Foster Commerce, clients were getting gouged by other services. We built a focused, affordable alternative.
- What image formats do you output?
- AVIF, GIF, JPG, PJPG, PNG, WebP and JPEG XL.
- What origins are supported?
- Any public HTTP origin, plus S3, DO Spaces, Hetzner Object Storage, and Cloudflare R2.
- Can I secure my URLs?
- Yes. Signed URLs and origin shielding are built in.
- Do I need an SDK to use Small Pics?
- No. Small Pics is URL-based. Append query parameters to any image URL. No SDK required, though we offer packages for PHP, Craft CMS, and more.
- How much does it cost?
- Plans start at $19/mo. Three tiers with clear usage caps and no surprise overages. See our pricing page for details.
- Will there be variable usage billing?
- No. Three tiers with usage caps. No surprise overages.
- Is there a free trial?
- Yes. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
- Can I migrate from Imgix?
- Yes. If you use Craft CMS with Imager X, we have a dedicated transformer plugin that makes the switch straightforward. We also have Imgix parameter compatibility in progress.