--- title: Kraken.io slug: kraken-io description: How to integrate Kraken.io with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_kraken-io.png createdAt: 2025-12-19T05:14:21.700Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/kraken-io.png" alt="Kraken.io logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Kraken.io is an image optimization platform that compresses and resizes images for faster website performance. Integrating Kraken.io with Make.com allows users to automatically optimize images uploaded to their websites or apps, improving load times and storage efficiency. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Kraken.io documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Kraken.io](https://support.kraken.io) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Kraken.io app in Make, you must have an active account which includes free or paid plans and access to the API, [create your account on Kraken.io](https://www.kraken.io). For subscription, refer to the [Kraken.io pricing page](https://www.kraken.io). # Connect Kraken.io and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Kraken.io and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Kraken.io account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Kraken.io account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Kraken.io account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to your** account dashboard**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the** API Credentials section**. ![](https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-screenshots/kraken-io_API_Key) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API secret** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://kraken.io/docs/getting-started) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Kraken.io module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Kraken.io account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Kraken.io modules After connecting to the Kraken.io app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Asynchronous Image Optimization (URL) This asynchronous module is ideal for optimizing large image files by uploading an image URL and processing it through the Kraken.io API, supporting formats such as JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF (including animated GIFs), and SVG. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Confirm User Status The Kraken.io module lets you automatically check your account status, providing specific details like your subscription plan name, total image optimization quota, how much quota you've used, how much remains, and other related account information. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Synchronous Image Optimization (URL) This module allows you to upload an image by providing its URL and then optimizes the image using the Kraken.io API, supporting JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF (including animated GIFs), and SVG formats; it is recommended for small file sizes due to its synchronous processing. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Kraken.io resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Kraken.io topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Kraken.io) - [Kraken.io website](https://www.kraken.io) - [Kraken.io API documentation](https://www.kraken.io) - [Kraken.io page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/kraken-io) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::