Imajes / Imaging
Imaging
Photographs and screenshots: formats, compression, colour, metadata and the sizes a page actually needs.
AVIF vs WebP: When to Use Each Image Format for Photos
AVIF usually offers the smallest file sizes at equivalent quality, but compatibility, browser mix, and the source format of your original files can make JPEG or WebP the better choice. Here…
Why a 12-Megapixel Photo Is 12 MB on Your Phone and 300 KB on a Web Page
You just sent "the original" of your 12-megapixel phone photo. Your kids can still wave with their arms stretched out at the bottom of the frame. Their heads in particular look great. You…
How to Remove EXIF and GPS Data From Photos Before You Post Them
Digital photos often carry hidden metadata that includes information like shooting location, camera model, owner name, and embedding geotags. This can potentially expose your privacy when…
Why Are My Screenshots Blurry? A Step-By-Step Diagnosis
When you post a screenshot only to find it appears fuzzy, it can be hard to pin down the cause. Was the screenshot already soft coming off your screen? Did uploading it add artifacts or…
What Size Should Web Images Be?
Website images are often resized by the browser, not fixed. Most websites deliver images in multiple sizes, with the browser choosing the right one based on several factors.
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