Image Guides and How-Tos
Short, practical articles that explain image formats, sizes and quality so you can choose the right settings.
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality
Learn how image compression works, what quality setting to use for JPG, PNG and WebP, and how to shrink files while keeping them sharp.
4 min read · Read guide →WebP vs JPG vs PNG: Which Format to Use
A clear comparison of WebP, JPG and PNG: file size, transparency, quality and compatibility, with advice on when to use each.
4 min read · Read guide →How to Resize Images for a Website
Find the right image dimensions for your website, understand retina screens, and resize pictures without stretching or blurring them.
4 min read · Read guide →What Is EXIF Data and How to Remove It
EXIF metadata can reveal where and when a photo was taken. Learn what it contains, the privacy risks and how to remove it safely.
4 min read · Read guide →HEIC vs JPG: How to Open iPhone Photos Anywhere
What HEIC is, why iPhones use it, why it fails on some computers and websites, and how to convert HEIC photos to JPG.
4 min read · Read guide →Social Media Image Sizes: A Practical Guide
Common image dimensions for Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest, and how to fit a picture without bad cropping.
4 min read · Read guide →How to Reduce Image Size to 100KB or 200KB
Many forms limit uploads to 100 KB or 200 KB. Learn how to shrink a photo or scan to a target size without making it unreadable.
4 min read · Read guide →How to Make a Favicon for Your Website
What a favicon is, which sizes and files you need, and how to add the right HTML so your icon appears in browsers and on phones.
4 min read · Read guide →SVG vs PNG: Vector and Raster Images Explained
The difference between SVG and PNG, when each is the better choice, and how to convert an SVG to a PNG of any size.
4 min read · Read guide →How to Optimize Images for Faster Page Speed
Practical steps to make images load faster: right size, right format, compression, lazy loading and explicit dimensions.
4 min read · Read guide →Image to Base64: When to Use It and When Not To
What a Base64 data URI is, when embedding an image in HTML or CSS makes sense, and the drawbacks for larger files.
4 min read · Read guide →Transparent Backgrounds: PNG, WebP and What Works
Which image formats support transparency, why JPG cannot, and how to remove a plain background colour from a logo or graphic.
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