Resize Base64 Image Function in Merciglobal Cloud ERP¶
In Merciglobal Cloud ERP, handling images efficiently is essential for optimal performance and user experience — especially when images are uploaded as base64 strings. The resizeBase64Image(base64Image, reqdQuality=0.8) utility helps compress and optimize these images without compromising quality significantly.
Function Signature¶
resizeBase64Image(base64Image: str, reqdQuality: float = 0.8) -> str
Purpose¶
The main goal of this utility is to:
- 🌀 Reduce Image Size — Compress base64 image strings to make uploads faster.
- 🚀 Enhance Performance — Lighter images mean quicker loading across modules.
- 📲 Improve User Experience — Especially on slower internet connections.
Parameters¶
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
base64Image |
str |
The original image encoded in base64 format. |
reqdQuality |
float |
Desired image quality (0.1 to 1.0). Default is 0.8. |
Return¶
Returns a new base64 string of the image after resizing/compression.
How It Works¶
- 📥 Decode the base64 image.
- 🧱 Convert it into an image object (e.g., using
PILin Python). - 🎚️ Resize/compress the image using the quality parameter.
- 📤 Re-encode the image into base64.
Use Cases in Merciglobal Cloud ERP¶
- 📄 Document Uploads — Resize invoice scans or identity proofs.
- 👤 User Avatars — Optimize profile pictures.
- 🛍️ Product Images — Compress large product pictures for catalogs.
Best Practices¶
- 💡 Use this function before storing base64 images in DB.
- 📏 Choose quality between 0.6 to 0.9 for best results.
- 🧪 Always validate output image visually in QA.
Final Thoughts¶
Optimizing base64 images is crucial in delivering a high-performance cloud ERP solution. With resizeBase64Image, Merciglobal ensures efficient image processing and user satisfaction across devices.
"Efficiency in images is efficiency in performance."
✅ Integrated, optimized, and user-friendly — only with Merciglobal Cloud ERP.