📁 Convert image files (JPG, PNG) to URLs and reduce file size for FREE
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Description
Use Case
Transform and optimize images for web use:
- You need to host local images online
- You want to reduce image file sizes automatically
- You need image URLs for web content
- You want to generate and optimize AI-created images
What this Workflow Does
The workflow processes images through two services:
- Uploads images to ImgBB for hosting and URL generation (free but need API key)
- Optimizes images using ReSmush.it to reduce file size (free)
- Optional: Creates images using OpenAI’s image generation
- Returns optimized image URLs ready for use
Setup
- Create an ImgBB account and get your API key
- Add your ImgBB API key to the HTTP Request node (key parameter)
- Optional: Configure OpenAI credentials for image generation
- Connect your image input source
How to Adjust it to Your Needs
- Skip OpenAI nodes if using your own image files
- Adjust image optimization parameters
- Customize image hosting settings
- Modify output format for your needs
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🔗 Nodes Used
HTTP Request, OpenAI
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File