NGINX Automatic Image Conversion: WebP and AVIF
by Danila Vershinin, April 5, 2026
Learn how to automatically convert and serve WebP and AVIF images in NGINX using the ngx_immerse filter module. This module transparently intercepts image responses from any source – static files, proxy_pass, or FastCGI – and converts them to modern formats based on browser support. No URL rewriting, no separate service, no application changes needed.
Read More...NGINX Small Light Module: Dynamic Image Transformation Guide
by Danila Vershinin, March 23, 2026
Learn how to use the NGINX small light module for on-the-fly image transformation. This guide covers installation, configuration, performance tuning with JPEG hinting, and production deployment strategies for dynamic image resizing, format conversion, and optimization.
Read More...MozJPEG as drop-in replacement for libjpeg in CentOS/RHEL and Amazon Linux
by Danila Vershinin, March 10, 2019
How to use the more efficient JPEG encoder, MozJPEG, instead of the default, on CentOS/RHEL and Amazon Linux systems
Read More...Install jpegoptim powered by MozJPEG on CentOS/RHEL or Amazon Linux
by Danila Vershinin, March 9, 2019
Crunch your JPEG furthermore using jpegoptim bundled with the MozJPEG power!
Read More...NGINX JPEG Filter Module: Watermarks On-the-Fly
by Danila Vershinin, November 10, 2018
Install and configure the NGINX JPEG filter module to add watermarks, logos, and visual effects to JPEG images on-the-fly. This module operates in the DCT domain for lossless overlay operations, making it ideal for dynamic image branding on photography sites, e-commerce platforms, and content delivery systems.
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