StarDots
stardots.io
Free image hosting with cloud transformations, customizable domains, and global CDN acceleration for seamless resource access.
Description
StarDots is a modern, free image hosting and transformation platform that offers secure cloud storage with customizable privacy settings, global CDN acceleration for fast image delivery, and advanced editing features like resizing, blurring, rotating, and format conversion. Tailored for users needing efficient image management, it provides API integration, bulk tools, and domain customization. The service supports unlimited storage duration on paid plans, automatic SSL certificates, and seamless data migration while maintaining a freemium model with easy scalability. Its technical infrastructure uses HTTP3/QUIC protocols for low-latency access and edge node distribution worldwide.
Installation
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Features
💾 Secure Cloud Storage Management
StarDots offers encrypted cloud storage with bucket organization, permission settings, and 365-day retention on free plans. Users can migrate, rename, and audit image collections while choosing between temporary or perma
🎨 Real-Time Image Transformation
Apply dynamic image adjustments via URL parameters including width, quality, blur, rotation, grayscale, and rounded corners. Transformations occur instantly without additional processing time, enabling adaptive delivery
🌐 Global CDN with Domain Customization
Optimize loading speeds worldwide through CDN acceleration with HTTP3/QUIC protocol support. Add branded domains with automated Let's Encrypt certificate renewal, essential for content creators, businesses, and developer
Use cases
Resize images for blog optimization
Create shareable links on forums
Archive high-resolution originals
Generate thumbnails via URL params
Host content with custom domain
FAQ
StarDots enables secure cloud storage, URL-based image transformations via parameters, and domain customization. Ideal for blogs, forums, developers, or content creators needing scalable image solutions with privacy controls.
Yes - premium plans allow custom domains with automated SSL certificate management via Let's Encrypt, giving you full control over asset hosting through branded URLs rather than platform's default subdomains.
Adjust images in real-time through URL parameters (width=800, blur=3, rotate=90). Free plan allows 500 daily transformations without file edits, enabling responsive image delivery directly from storage.
All data defaults to private access. Users decide public exposure through toggle switches, block hotlinking with anti-hotlink settings, and delete files permanently when needed. Privacy-first infrastructure handles both temporary and archival requirements.
Free users can utilize bulk upload/download features for efficient workflow integration. Pro/Premium plans expand these capabilities with higher API request limits and organization structures suited for extensive media libraries.
Edge nodes deploy worldwide for fast image retrieval. HTTP3/QUIC support reduces latency, ensuring smooth access for global audiences. Particularly beneficial for content creators with international reach or forums handling high-traffic bursts.
Free plan offers 365-day storage. Pro/Premium tiers unlock unlimited retention, critical for permanent asset libraries. All plans handle file degradation prevention through multi-node redundancy systems.
Clear documentation enables programmatic use. Free tier provides 200 API daily requests, Pro 2000, and Premium 5000. Developers leverage this for image pipelines in applications, CMS integrations, or asset automation tools.
User-driven tools simplify transferring between buckets or out entirely. Premium includes dedicated migration pathways for extensive archives. Maintains integrity during full-library transfers without format restrictions.
Current parameters include width/height resizing, quality compression, blurring filters, rotation degrees, format conversion (webp, png), grayscale effects, and rounded corner generation. Expand through new feature requests in developer channels.
Specs
| Type | Tool |
| Section | Image Editing |
| Pricing | has a free tier (от $4/mo) |
| Platform | Web only |
| Systems | web |
| Hosting | cloud |
| Install | saas |
| Site language | en |