OptiXcel - Instant Image Compression & Conversion

OptiXcel is a premium SaaS platform designed for fast, high-performance image optimization. It enables instant image compression and conversion with minimal quality loss, making it perfect for developers, designers, and businesses looking to enhance web performance and user experience.

Features

• Instant Image Compression & Conversion: Optimize images efficiently using Sharp and Cloudinary.
• Fast & Reliable Backend: Built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB for scalability.
• API Access: Developers can integrate OptiXcel into their applications.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB
• Image Processing: Sharp, Cloudinary
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication
• Hosting: Vercel (Frontend), AWS/Heroku (Backend)

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Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (>=16.x)
• MongoDB (local or Atlas)
• Cloudinary Account (for image processing)

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Al0kKumar/optixcel.git
   cd optixcel

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
   CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
   CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Start the Server:

   npm start

5. Run Frontend (if separate repo exists):

   cd client
   npm install
   npm start

Deployment

• Frontend: Deployed on vercel
• Backend: Deployed on Render
• Database: Use MongoDB Atlas for cloud storage
• Cloudinary: Used to store images

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repo and submit a pull request.

Contact

For queries, reach out at Email, LinkedIn or GitHub.