Choosing Between Image Uploader 7 and Image Uploader Flash

Aurigma offers upload products based on two alternative technologies: Flash (Image Uploader Flash) and combination of Java and ActiveX (Image Uploader 7). Both technologies has their own pros and cons. 

In short, Flash is more user-friendly as it is easier to install and it is more lightweight. However this platform has a lot of limitations and therefore it has less features comparing to Java/ActiveX. The comparison chart below gives you an idea which features are available in each of upload products.

Flash vs ActiveX/Java Comparison Chart

Feature Flash ActiveX/Java
Display thumbnails for photos * *
Resize images before upload (can send both original file and resized copies) * *
Maintain EXIF * *
Upload additional data along with files * *
Upload any file types besides of images * *
Configurable look-and-feel * *
Powerful client and server API (any platforms, extended support of ASP.NET and PHP) * *
Multilingual support * *
Configurable file restrictions (type, size, dimensions) * *
HTTPS support * *
Supports most modern browsers * *
Client-side requirements Flash player Java Run-time or Internet Explorer
Do not require any actions from the user for installation *  
Add photos for upload through the open file dialog * *
Browse files and folders directly on the web page   *
No memory limitations (important for large image processing)   *
Upload folders   *
Fail-safe upload (autorecovery, integrity check)   *
Drag-and-drop support   *
Ability to save the upload list and restore it when the page is reloaded    *
Ability to create custom upload panel in JavaScript (Thumbnail control)   *
Quality meter   *
Preserve color space in resized copies   *
Upload to Amazon S3   *
TIFF support   *
Crop photos before upload   *