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Why I Use Filestack for JavaScript File Handlingby@diecast343
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Why I Use Filestack for JavaScript File Handling

by ThembaniApril 14th, 2023
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Filestack is a web app that handles file upload and processing. It offers multiple Software Development Kits from different languages. It can deliver to laptops, desktops, tablets, smart phones and smart watches. It has a drag and drop feature which is powerful for developers working with javascript.
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Traditionally, handling files with vanilla javascript is a tedious job. It takes a lot of time to think of ways to code a solution that uploads multiple file formats.


Even if you manage to make that file upload system with vanilla javascript, it will be huge in size. Usually, you will be required to use a lot of npm packages. If your code has a lot of packages and is long, it will be hard for users to use the website when it has high traffic.



With Filestack, uploading files is simplified.

It has many features to get your users to upload files seamlessly. It has a drag-and-drop feature which is powerful for developers working with javascript web applications.


It is effortless to do uploads with asynchronous javascript techniques and optimizes file storage through local storage. Using ArrayBuffer and Typed Arrays to master file handling, you have the upper hand.

Filestack offers multiple Software Development Kits from different languages.

All you have to do is plug it into your existing application and use the Application Program Interface it offers. It lets you create with programming multiple languages.

File handling is easy.

Making file-handling applications from scratch and maintaining the system is always hard. Alternatively, you can just use Filestack in your existing system lets you focus on other issues of your application. It is helpful for projects and handles image upload and processing.

Other features include:

1 Converting PDF files into Microsoft Word 2 Improve the image resolution of your uploaded image 3 Efficiently add filters to images 4 Convert PowerPoint files into images


With Filestack, you can get your application high-quality file formats. Applications require responsive files. You can prepare responsive audio, video, image, and document files to be delivered fast, optimized, and securely. It can also deliver to laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and smartwatches.


Overall, Filestack delivers perfect file handling to your application needs.