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Lambda Architecture - Dynamic Image Transformation for Amazon CloudFront

Lambda Architecture

This cost-optimized serverless architecture is ideal for most image transformation workloads with moderate performance requirements.

Key characteristics:

  • Image size limit: Up to 6 MB per image

  • Pricing model: Pay-per-request with no idle costs

  • Scaling: Automatic scaling with built-in high availability

  • Maintenance: Fully managed serverless infrastructure

  • Feature set: Core image transformation capabilities

Best suited for:

  • Small to medium-sized images (under 6 MB)

  • Cost-sensitive deployments

  • Variable or unpredictable traffic patterns

  • Simple transformation requirements

  • S3 only origins