The Blog
Practical stuff about images. We write it because people ask the questions. Twenty three posts so far.
How to Make a Favicon from Your Logo (Step by Step, No Photoshop)
Turn any logo into a complete favicon package in two minutes. The simple way that works in 2026, plus what people get wrong (and why your favicon looks blurry at 16px).
How to Remove Background from a Photo (Free, No Photoshop)
Cut out backgrounds in seconds without paying for Photoshop or uploading sensitive photos to a stranger's server. Here's the free way that works in 2026.
How to Add a Watermark to Photos (60 Seconds, No Photoshop)
Protect your photos from theft with a watermark in under a minute. Exactly how to add text or logo watermarks for free, plus what actually deters image thieves.
How to Convert Image to PDF (Free, 4 Methods That Actually Work)
Turn JPG or PNG into a PDF on any device. Plus how to combine multiple images into a single PDF, with no upload required and no software install.
EXIF Data: What Your Photos Secretly Tell People (And How to Strip It)
Every photo you take stores hidden data: GPS coordinates, camera info, timestamps. Here's exactly what EXIF reveals about you and how to delete it before sharing.
What Is a Favicon? (And Why favicon.ico Is Not Enough Anymore)
That tiny icon in your browser tab needs more than one file in 2025. Here's exactly what sizes you need, why ICO alone isn't enough, how Apple Touch Icon works, and how to make one for free in under two minutes.
How to Optimize Images for SEO (Without Losing Your Mind)
A complete, practical guide to image SEO. File names, alt text, compression, formats, lazy loading, and everything else that actually matters for ranking.
How to Make the Perfect Profile Picture for Every Platform
Sizing, cropping, lighting, background, format, and platform specific requirements for LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and more.
What Is DPI and Why Does It Actually Matter?
A plain English guide to DPI. What it means, when it matters, when it does not, and how to stop worrying about numbers that do not affect your images.
Best Image Size for Email (The Complete Guide)
Width limits, file size caps, format recommendations, and how to stop your emails from looking terrible on every client.
Which Image Format Should You Use? JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs AVIF
A no nonsense comparison of every image format. When to use each one, when to avoid them, and how to stop overthinking it.
What Is a JFIF File? How to Open and Convert JFIF Images
JFIF is just JPEG with a different extension. Windows Edge creates them. Here's what they are and how to convert them instantly, in your browser.
How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows, Mac, and Online
HEIC is Apple's photo format that doesn't work everywhere. Complete guide to converting HEIC to JPG on every platform, including a private, browser-based method.
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality
The myth that compression always ruins quality. It doesn't — if you know what you're doing. Here's the simple version.
WebP vs JPG vs PNG: Which Should You Actually Use?
An honest breakdown of when each format makes sense. No brand loyalty to any codec. Just the practical reality.
Exact Image Sizes for Every Social Media Platform in 2025
Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube — all the pixel dimensions you actually need, in one place.
Why Your Website Is Slow (Hint: It's the Images)
The number one reason websites are slow is unoptimised images. Here's what to do about it, without becoming a performance engineer.
Convert Images Without Uploading: Why It Matters
Every time you upload an image to a conversion website, something happens to your file. Here's why browser-based tools are a better idea.
How to Crop Images Online (and Actually Get It Right)
Cropping isn't just cutting. It's composition. Here's how to crop images properly for social media, websites and everything else.
Image Formats Explained: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG and More
A plain-English explanation of every image format you're likely to encounter. No jargon, no acronym soup.
10 Ways to Reduce Image File Size (That Actually Work)
Practical techniques for reducing image file size. From the obvious to the stuff most people skip.
Best Free Image Compression Tools in 2025
We compared the main options. Some upload your files. Some charge you. Some are just bad. Here's the honest ranking.
The Complete Guide to Converting Images to WebP
WebP is the best format for most web images. Here's how to convert your existing images to WebP without breaking anything.
