Analysis reveals DEV.to's image proxy cropping and format conversion behavior

A user discovered DEV.to's platform automatically processes uploaded cover images through a transform proxy. The proxy converts all images to WebP format and applies different cropping parameters depending on whether the image appears as a cover or inline. Cover images use a fixed crop that can discard content near the edges, while inline images scale down without cropping. The author measured specific dimension changes and compression ratios, finding the proxy reduces file sizes significantly but removes user control over cropping areas.