Guides & Articles
Practical, plain-English guides to getting more out of the tools — written by the people who build them.
How to Reduce Image Size to KB (20 KB, 50 KB, 200 KB)
A form that says "maximum 200 KB" is not asking you to guess at a quality slider. Here is how to hit the number exactly, why "200 KB" means two different things, and what it costs in pixels.
Images ··8 min read
PNG to AVIF: Measured Sizes, and When AVIF Loses
AVIF is the smallest format the web has, and on the right file it is dramatic — 4.07 MB of PNG became 482 KB. On the wrong file it is larger than what you started with. Here are the measured numbers for both.
Images ··9 min read
How to Remove EXIF Data from a Photo (No Quality Loss)
Every phone photo carries hidden text: where it was taken, when, and on what device. Here is how to see it, how to remove it without damaging the picture, and which apps quietly pass it on.
Images ··9 min read
How to Convert HEIC to JPG (Why iPhone Photos Won't Open)
Your iPhone saves photos as HEIC, and almost nothing outside Apple can open them. Here is how to convert them to JPG, and how to stop the problem at the source.
Images ··7 min read
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality
Learn how to compress images without losing quality. A practical guide to reducing file size while keeping your photos sharp and clear.
Images ··8 min read
How to Remove Image Backgrounds (Complete Guide)
Learn how to remove image backgrounds online. A practical guide to making backgrounds transparent for ecommerce, social media, and design.
Images ··8 min read
How to Encode Images to Base64 (and When to Do It)
Learn how to encode images to Base64. A practical guide to understanding Base64 encoding, when to use it, and the tradeoffs involved.
Images ··7 min read
How to Crop Images for Maximum Impact
Learn how to crop images for maximum impact. A practical guide to composition, aspect ratios, and getting the best result every time.
Images ··8 min read
How to Resize Images for Social Media
Learn how to resize images for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. A practical guide to getting the right dimensions every time.
Images ··8 min read
How to Blur an Image for Privacy
Learn how to blur faces, license plates, and private details in photos and screenshots before sharing. A practical guide to doing it safely in your browser.
Images ··8 min read
How to Rotate and Flip Images: A Complete Guide
Wrong orientation is one of the most common photo problems. Here is how to rotate and flip images online to fix sideways photos.
Images ··8 min read
How to Create a Favicon for Your Website
A favicon is the small icon people see in their browser tab next to your site name. Here is how to create one and which sizes to use.
Images ··6 min read
Image Compression — Shrink Files Without Ruining Quality
Image compression is easy to overdo. Here is how to shrink files while keeping images useful — choose the right format and resize first.
Images ··7 min read
How to Add a Watermark to a Photo
A watermark can protect your images and build brand recognition — if you use it well. Here is how to add one and what settings to choose.
Images ··7 min read
JPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?
JPG, PNG, and WebP all handle images differently. Here is a plain-English guide to choosing the right format for photos, logos, and web images.
Images ··7 min read