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Understanding the EVE Online Image Service

Introduction

The EVE Online Image Service, formerly known as the image server, functions as a reliable repository hosting a diverse array of images for various elements within the EVE Online game universe.

To access the service, visit https://images.evetech.net/.

Image Categories and Structure

The URLs for images adhere to a specific pattern (Note: Replace the curly braces({}) and content within with actual values):

  • https://images.evetech.net/{category}/{id}/{variation}?{query}

Categories:

  • alliances
  • corporations
  • characters
  • types

Variations:

  • For alliances and corporations: logo
  • For characters: portrait
  • Types may have different versions, which you can explore by checking https://images.evetech.net/{category}/{id} and reviewing a list provided in JSON format.

Query Parameters

The service supports two key query parameters:

  • Size (size):

    • Acceptable values: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, and 1024.
    • If not specified, the image will be displayed in its original size.

    Example: size=32

  • Tenant (tenant):

    • Determines the server for image requests.
    • The default is tranquility, and it also works with singularity.

    Example: tenant=tranquility

Remember that all query parameters are to be in key=value format and delimited with an ampersand(&).

Example: size=32&tenant=tranquility

Additional Details

  • NPC Faction Logos:

    • Obtainable using the faction ID within the corporations category.

  • Default Logos/Portraits:

    • ID 1 is a common identifier for alliances, corporations, and characters to retrieve the default logo or portrait.

  • Image Formats:

    • Most images are in PNG format, except for character portraits, which are in JPEG format.

  • Usage Guidance:

    • Think of the service as a CDN (Content Delivery Network); you don't need to store or provide the images yourself.

Usage Examples

Alliances

Corporations

NPC Factions

Characters

Type - Rifter

Type - 250mm Railgun II

Type - Avatar Blueprint

Type - Intact Hull Section

Legacy Portraits

Legacy portraits showcase the visual history before the character creator's change on November 30th, 2010, aligning with the Incursion expansion. Explore these historical images: Old Character Portraits.