---
title: "Using CDN Links"
url: "https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/using-cdn-links/"
type: "article"
category: ["Admin settings", "Download, export & share"]
tags: ["Pro+ plans", "DAM"]
language: "en"
published: "2020-06-10T09:22:52+00:00"
updated: "2026-04-13T09:38:10+00:00"
summary: "What are CDN Links? Use a content delivery network (CDN) link for sharing/implementing your images. There are a few benefits to using CDN links: Shorter load time More reliable/available More secure/r…"
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# Using CDN Links

## What are CDN Links?

Use a content delivery network (CDN) link for sharing/implementing your images. There are a few benefits to using CDN links:

- Shorter load time
- More reliable/available
- More secure/resilient
- Better scalability

For every file, you can generate a CDN link directly in your Kontainer – for instance, to embed it in a newsletter.

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## CDN Parameters

CDN URL has optional parameters to change the output. All parameters are add as get variables.

d: ID of download format (*ask an admin user for the ID*)\
 w: width for proportional resize\
 h: height for proportional resize\
 q: value from 0 – 100 for image quality\
 m: maximum size\
 strict: strict mode\
 vd: video download template id

Image format can be set by change the extension the url. Allowed formats are jpg, png, gif, webp, avif, tif

**Examples:\**
 https://xxx.kontainer.com/cdn/xxxxx/example.png?w=100&h=100\
 https://xxx.kontainer.com/cdn/xxxxx/example.png?d=xxxx\
 https://xxx.kontainer.com/cdn/xxxxx/example.webp

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## Video CDN Links

Video CDN links are generated using the **vd** parameter (video download template id).

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## How to Use CDN Links

Click on an image in your Kontainer to get the preview. Then choose the **info icon** in the top menu.

![CDN Links image 1](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CDN-links-1.png?v=1763368897)\
 In the menu on the right-hand side, scroll down to CDN and 'activate.'

You will then be able to copy and use the direct CDN links for downloading or embedding the file a hand.

![CDN Links image 2](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CDN-links-2.png?v=1763368897)

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## Use CDN Links in Hubspot

Create beautiful marketing content in HubSpot by adding perfectly matching assets directly from Kontainer's easy crop & convert tool.

Select an image, click Download and then **Download Custom**.

Choose the desired picture format and click on "Embed source URL" in order to copy the CDN link.

![CDN Links image 3](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CDN-links-3.png?v=1763368897)

Then, paste this link into your Hubspot CRM.

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## Pricing note

The Kontainer plans Professional, Premium and Enterprise include varying ranges of CDN traffic. You can purchase increased traffic at monthly add-on prices. To find out more, get in touch with **[Kontainer support](mailto:support@kontainer.com)**.

***Traffic included in Kontainer plans***

|  | Professional | Premium | Enterprise |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly CDN traffic included | 400 GB | 2 TB | 4 TB |

***Add-on traffic***

|  | 1 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly add-on cost | €100 | €135 | €200 | €265 |

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## Other languages

- [Deutsch](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/de/article/cdn-links-verwenden/index.md)

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