PixelWand

Overview

PixelWand started as a tool I needed myself — a fast, no-nonsense image optimizer that could handle bulk conversions without quality loss. It grew into a full SaaS with tiered pricing, API keys for developer access, and a pipeline that processes images through WebP, AVIF, and PNG optimization. The backend handles presigned URL uploads to Cloudflare R2, server-side processing, and automatic cleanup. Stripe handles subscriptions with usage-based billing. The whole thing is deployed on Vercel with edge functions for the API layer.

Highlights

• Full SaaS with Stripe subscriptions and usage-based billing
• Developer API with key management and rate limiting
• Presigned URL uploads to Cloudflare R2 for zero-server file handling
• WebP, AVIF, and PNG optimization with quality preservation
• Production-deployed with CI/CD and monitoring