Its URL-based service requires no SDKs: users add query parameters to image URLs to resize, crop, rotate, convert formats, adjust quality, or apply visual effects. The platform offers more than 30 transformations, including AI-powered background removal, image upscaling up to four times, and photo enhancement. Operations can be combined in a single request, with AI tasks handled asynchronously.

Customers can connect existing S3-compatible services and other cloud storage, keeping their original files in place while drip image transforms them on demand. A global CDN caches results for fast delivery, while analytics provide visibility into transformations and bandwidth. Security features include API key authentication, rate limiting, audit logs, HTTPS, and signed URLs for private images.

drip image provides API documentation and examples for common programming languages, along with usage-based plans. The Starter tier includes 100 free credits, while paid options offer additional capacity, AI features, analytics, and support.