When I started building ImgToolkit, the goal was simple: every image tool site I used either uploaded my files to some server I didn't trust, watermarked the output, or locked the useful features behind a $12/month plan. I wanted to build something where everything runs in the browser. Your files never leave your device. No server, no account, no paywall. This is the technical breakdown of how I …
WebAssembly in 2026: The Quiet Revolution That Finally Delivered WebAssembly quietly became production-ready in 2025-2026. The browser wars settled, the toolchain matured, and suddenly WASM is everywhere: in the browser, on the server, at the edge. Here's what changed and why it matters. The State of WebAssembly in 2026 The big story: WASM is no longer a niche technology. It's the runtime for: Ed…
There's a reason Squoosh can compress your images using codecs that rival desktop apps — and it has nothing to do with server power. The compression happens entirely in your browser tab, using a technology called WebAssembly. No upload required, no account needed, no waiting for a remote server to process your file and send it back. This changes what "free browser tool" means. A lot of them. What…
PDF documents often contain sensitive information that requires protection. Whether it's financial reports, legal contracts, or personal records, password protection ensures that only authorized users can access your documents. In this article, we'll explore how to build a pure browser-side PDF password protection tool using the powerful QPDF library compiled to WebAssembly, providing military-gr…
