About ihateimage

Privacy-first image processing tools built for the modern web

Our Mission

We believe image processing should be private, fast, and free. That's why we built ihateimage - a complete suite of image tools that work entirely in your browser.

No uploads. No tracking. No compromises. Just powerful image processing that respects your privacy.

Why We Built This

❌ The Problem

  • • Most online tools upload your private images to servers
  • • Slow processing due to upload/download times
  • • Privacy concerns with sensitive documents
  • • Requires internet connection for basic tasks
  • • Hidden costs and subscription models

✅ Our Solution

  • • 100% browser-based processing
  • • Instant results with no uploads
  • • Complete privacy - we never see your images
  • • Works offline after initial load
  • • Free forever with no hidden costs

Perfect For

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Government Forms

Passport photos, visa applications, official documents requiring specific file sizes

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Professional Use

Resume photos, LinkedIn profiles, business documents, client presentations

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Social Media

Instagram posts, Facebook covers, Twitter headers, profile pictures

Our Technology

Frontend Technologies

  • Next.js 14: Modern React framework
  • TypeScript: Type-safe development
  • Tailwind CSS: Responsive design
  • Canvas API: Image manipulation

Processing Libraries

  • browser-image-compression: Smart compression
  • heic2any: HEIC conversion
  • pica: High-quality resizing
  • WebAssembly: Performance optimization

Privacy by Design

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Client-Side Processing

All image processing happens in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device.

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No Server Uploads

Unlike other tools, we don't upload your images to servers for processing. Everything stays on your device.

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Works Offline

Once loaded, our tools work without internet connection. Perfect for sensitive environments or limited connectivity.

Open Source & Transparent

We believe in transparency. Our image processing libraries are open source, and our privacy practices are clearly documented.

  • • All processing libraries are publicly auditable
  • • No hidden data collection or tracking
  • • Clear privacy policy with no legal jargon
  • • Community-driven development

Future Roadmap

Coming Soon

  • • Advanced image filters and effects
  • • Batch processing improvements
  • • More format support (AVIF, JPEG XL)
  • • Background removal tools
  • • Watermark and text overlay features

Long Term

  • • Mobile app versions
  • • API for developers
  • • Advanced AI-powered features
  • • Integration with cloud storage
  • • Team collaboration features

Join Our Community

Help us build the future of privacy-first image processing. Your feedback shapes our development priorities.