Deploy imgproxy on Your Own Server
Fast and secure standalone server for resizing and converting remote images
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What is imgproxy?
imgproxy - Fast and secure standalone server for resizing and converting remote images. For more info visit https://imgproxy.net/.
Self-Host imgproxy
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
imgproxy:
image: darthsim/imgproxy:v3.6.0
environment:
IMGPROXY_BIND: 0.0.0.0:5000
IMGPROXY_KEY: 84cf51651548e36c3fcef0dc65219c66c57037b8691199701a373726e20e1b7ea6296c277baf4212003a45f5d634bdb468ececf75ad24d06393c555ecc31c1af
IMGPROXY_SALT: d17031c7823a04b8ee5e5497874ec59df05066dc634880c1591d0667a5184367538f861b615ded4614bf418cff1902095d5eaa0f294231f15d81aade81ee6f7f
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:5000
Why Self-Host imgproxy?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
darthsim/imgproxy:v${imgproxy_version}Official Docs
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