Cloudflare, known as the Cyber ​​Bodhisattva, has recently changed the payment plan for the Images function. The function is now free and does not require the purchase of a bundle. However, since the converted images need to be stored and transmitted using Cloudflare R2, this part still has to be paid.

The Images function mainly provides dynamic image conversion functions. For example, PNG format images used by the website can be automatically converted to WebP or AVIF formats. These formats have compression attributes, so the image size will be smaller. When users visit the website, the image loading speed will be faster, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

Originally this function was separate from image resizing, but now it is merged together, that is, CloudflareImages also provides image format conversion, creating different size versions, and using R2 as a storage resource destination.

Creating versions of different sizes can adapt to different resolutions. For example, 1280*720 size images can be loaded at 1080p resolution, and 3840*2160 size images can be loaded at 4K resolution. The specific website administrator can set it according to needs.

Here are the features of the free version of CloudflareImages:

  • Use remote resources or use Images via Cloudflare

  • Dynamic image conversion

  • Deliver resources using modern formats

  • Up to 100 variations/sizes per image for free

  • Automatically optimize images in formats like WebP or AVIF

  • Support direct upload

  • Support API upload

    • Although the function is free, storage is charged. The following are storage and transmission charges:

  • Free resizing, create up to 20 variations/sizes

  • Storage price: $5 upfront per 100,000 images, only charged for original images, for example, if there are 10 original images and 5 variations/sizes, only charged for 10 original images

  • Delivery price: $1 per 100,000 images

    • The storage price here refers to the fee charged for the original image to be stored in CloudflareR2, while the delivery price is the price for the CloudflareCDN node to pull the file from the R2 bucket. Generally speaking, these prices are very cheap. Although it is not completely free to use, the monthly website expenses should be very low.

    Regarding charging, it is recommended that website administrators carefully read the Cloudflare support documents. The prices above are the understanding of Blue Point. There may be errors. Please refer to the official Cloudflare documentation.

    Finally, websites that use Cloudflare can now go to the console and find Images (or Website, Speed, Optimization, Image Optimization) on the side to purchase CloudflareImages. The first payment only requires the purchase of $5 prepaid storage.