Hosted source

Learn how to use PixelFiddler’s built-in hosted storage for uploading and managing your media files directly within the platform.

Hosted Media Source is PixelFiddler’s native storage solution that allows you to upload, store, and manage media files directly within the platform. Unlike external storage providers, hosted sources are fully managed by PixelFiddler, offering seamless integration with zero configuration overhead.

Benefits of Hosted Storage

🚀 Zero Configuration

• No external storage accounts needed
• Instant setup with one click
• Built-in security and access controls

📊 Usage Tracking

• Monitor uploaded bytes in real-time
• Track storage consumption per source
• Built-in analytics and reporting

🔒 Secure by Default

• Automatic access control integration
• No credential management required
• Secure file uploads and delivery

⚡ Optimized Performance

• Direct integration with PixelFiddler’s CDN
• Faster transformations (no external API calls)
• Reduced latency for media delivery

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Quick Setup

1. Create a hosted source in PixelFiddler dashboard
2. Upload your media files via dashboard or API
3. Start transforming images immediately

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Step 1: Create a Hosted Media Source

Using the Dashboard

1. Navigate to your Sources page in the PixelFiddler dashboard
2. Click “Create new source”
3. Select Hosted as your source type
4. Configure your source settings

Required Configuration

Field	Description	Example
Name	Display name for your source	Product Images
Alias	Unique identifier (kebab-case)	product-images

Optional Configuration

No additional configuration is required for hosted sources. All storage, security, and performance settings are automatically managed by PixelFiddler.

Supported File Formats

Hosted sources accept the following image formats:

Format	Extension	Max Size	Notes
JPEG	.jpg, .jpeg	50MB	Most common format
PNG	.png	50MB	Supports transparency
WebP	.webp	50MB	Modern format
AVIF	.avif	50MB	Next-gen format
GIF	.gif	50MB	Supports animation

File Size Optimization

While PixelFiddler accepts files up to 50MB, smaller files upload faster and transform more efficiently. Consider optimizing large images before upload.

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File Management

Browse Files

Using the Dashboard:

1. Navigate to your hosted source
2. Use the file browser to explore folders
3. Preview images with built-in viewer
4. Search files by name or path

Using the API:

GET /sources/{sourceId}/files/{path}
Authorization: Bearer {your-token}

Delete Files

From Dashboard:

1. Select one or more files
2. Click “Delete”
3. Confirm deletion

Using API:

DELETE /sources/{sourceId}/files/{filePath}
Authorization: Bearer {your-token}