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Imgix

Transforms your image library into a dynamic asset pipeline by automating resizing, optimization, and watermarking through URL parameters.

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Why use Ceven?

  1. AI native Imgix integration

    • Describe the outcome and Ceven picks the right Imgix calls, fills the parameters, and checks the result.
    • Structured, agent friendly tool schemas so each call runs reliably instead of by guesswork.
    • Rich coverage for reading, writing, and querying your Imgix data, across all 53 of its actions.

  2. Managed auth

    • Built in OAuth with automatic token refresh and rotation.
    • One place to manage, scope, and revoke Imgix access.
    • Per user and per environment credentials instead of shared keys.

  3. Agent optimized design

    • Actions are tuned from real success and error rates so reliability climbs over time.
    • Full execution logs so you always know what ran in Imgix, when, and on whose behalf.
    • The agent pauses and asks when Imgix is unclear instead of plowing ahead.

  4. Enterprise grade security

    • Fine grained access so you control which agents and people can reach Imgix.
    • Least privilege by default, read scopes first and only the writes a workflow needs.
    • A full audit trail of every Imgix action to support review and sign off.

Supported tools

Every action Ceven's agents can run on Imgix, and when to use it.

Auto Optimize
Use this when you need to compress, enhance, or remove redeye via the auto parameter for best effort delivery.
Blend Overlay
Composite an image, text, or color onto a base image using blending parameters.
Adjust Brightness
Modify image brightness levels from negative 100 to 100 by supplying the source domain and path.
Extract Color Palette
Pull the dominant colors from an image in CSS or JSON format to use for UI design.
Force Aspect Ratio
Use this to enforce a specific width to height frame, such as 16 by 9, after choosing a fit mode.
Set Output Format
Convert the output file format of a rendered asset, such as changing a JPEG to WebP.
Set URL Expiration
Append a UNIX timestamp to a URL so the image returns a 404 error after a specific time.
List Sources
Pull a paginated list of all image sources connected to your account for auditing.
Apply Mask
Use this to create rounded corners, ellipse shapes, or custom image based masks.
Set Quality
Adjust the compression level for lossy image formats to balance quality and file size.
Rotate Image
Apply a counter clockwise rotation from 0 to 359 degrees to an asset.
Add Text Overlay
Render a single line of UTF 8 text as a caption on top of an image.
Imgix Auto Optimization
Tool to apply automatic best effort image optimizations. Use when you need to compress, enhance, format, or remove redeye via Imgix's auto parameter.
Imgix Blend Align
Tool to align the overlay relative to the base image when blending. Use after constructing a base Imgix URL to specify horizontal and vertical alignment (e.g., 'left,top').
Blend Color Over Image
Tool to blend a solid color over an image using CSS keyword or hex. Use when you need to apply color overlay transformations to an existing image URL.
Imgix Blend X Position
Tool to position the overlay horizontally on an Imgix rendered image. Use when you need to offset the blend layer by a specified number of pixels from the left edge.
Draw Image Border
Tool to draw a border around an image. Use when you need to overlay a border without resizing.
Adjust Image Brightness
Tool to adjust image brightness. Use when you need to modify an image's brightness level (−100 to 100) by supplying your source domain and asset path.
IMGIX_CH
Tool to opt in to Client Hints. Use when you want Imgix URLs to adapt based on browser headers (Width, DPR, Save Data).
Extract Image Color Palette
Tool to specify how many colors to return when extracting a color palette. Use when you need to control palette size and format.
Adjust Image Contrast
Tool to adjust image contrast. Use when you need to modify an image's contrast level (−100 to 100).
IMGIX_CROP
Tool to control cropping alignment and behavior using Imgix's 'crop' parameter.
IMGIX_CS
Tool to set or strip output color space/profile on an Imgix image. Use when optimizing compatibility and file size (e.g., cs=strip for smaller metadata).
IMGIX_DL
Tool to force asset download. Use when you need to download an Imgix asset with a specific filename.
Adjust Image DPI
Tool to embed DPI (dots per inch) metadata for print output on an Imgix rendered image. Use when preparing images for print to set accurate DPI. Supports JPEG and PNG only.
Set Device Pixel Ratio
Tool to set device pixel ratio for an Imgix image. Use when rendering at specific display densities to ensure correct sharpness. Example: 'dpr=2&w=500&h=300' doubles resolution relative to dimensions.
Imgix URL Expiration
Tool to append an expiration parameter to an Imgix URL so it returns 404 after a given time. Use when you want the image URL to stop serving beyond a specific UNIX timestamp.
IMGIX_FIT
Tool to control how an image fits target dimensions after resizing. Use when specifying width, height, and fit behavior.
IMGIX_FM
Tool to choose output file format for the rendered asset. Use after specifying the asset path when you need to convert its format.
IMGIX_H
Tool to set output image height in pixels or as a ratio of the source height. Use after constructing an Imgix URL to adjust only height.

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Frequently asked questions

Ceven does not edit the original source file. Instead, it constructs a specific URL containing parameters that tell the Imgix edge servers how to process the image in real time. When a user requests that URL, Imgix fetches the source, applies the requested transformations like cropping or brightening, and delivers the resulting image. Ceven manages these complex strings for you, allowing you to describe the desired outcome in plain English while the agent handles the precise syntax of the Imgix API.
Yes. You can build a workflow where Ceven monitors a folder of raw photos and automatically generates versions for Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The agent uses the fit and crop parameters to ensure the focal point of the image remains centered regardless of the aspect ratio. It can also blend your brand logo onto every image and set a specific output quality to ensure images look sharp on high density retina displays without slowing down the social feed.
Imgix supports a wide range of common formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP. One of the most powerful features Ceven leverages is the auto format parameter, which detects the browser of the person viewing the image. If the browser supports a more efficient format like WebP or AVIF, Imgix delivers that version automatically. This ensures the smallest possible file size is sent to the user without you having to maintain multiple versions of the same file.
A key quirk of Imgix is that it requires a source for every image, meaning you must connect an S3 bucket, Google Cloud Storage, or another supported source. Imgix does not host your original files; it acts as a processing layer on top of them. If you delete a file from your S3 bucket, the Imgix URL will immediately return a 404 error. Additionally, certain high resolution transformations may be subject to timeout limits if the source image is excessively large.
When you trigger a palette extraction, Ceven calls the Imgix palette endpoint which analyzes the pixels of the rendered image. You can specify how many colors you want returned and whether you want them as a JSON array or a CSS file. This is incredibly useful for creating dynamic websites where the background color of a page automatically shifts to match the primary color of the product image being displayed, creating a cohesive visual experience.
Yes. You can use the URL expiration tool through Ceven to create signed URLs. By adding a security hash and a timestamp, you ensure that a link is only valid for a short window of time. Once the timestamp passes, the link expires. This prevents other websites from stealing your bandwidth by embedding your Imgix links on their own pages, as the links will stop working shortly after they are generated.
Yes, you can embed specific DPI metadata into your images. This is essential for professional print workflows where a standard 72 DPI screen image would look blurry. Ceven can apply the DPI parameter to your JPEG or PNG assets, ensuring that when a user downloads the image for print, the printer software recognizes the correct physical dimensions. Note that this metadata is ignored by web browsers but is read by software like Adobe Photoshop or InDesign.
Watermarking is handled by blending a second image over your base asset. In Ceven, you simply provide the watermark source URL and specify the alignment, such as bottom right. You can then use the padding tool to ensure the watermark does not touch the edge of the image. The agent can automate this for entire folders, ensuring every customer facing image has your logo applied with consistent sizing and transparency across your entire digital asset library.

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