The Journal.
Guides and tips on image compression, format conversion, editing, and web optimization — written by people who use these tools every day.
iLoveIMG vs MakeMyImgs — Honest Comparison
Feature-by-feature: where iLoveIMG and MakeMyImgs process files, which tools use a server, privacy tradeoffs, and which to pick.
Upscale Images with AI — How It Works
How AI super-resolution generates new detail, what Real-ESRGAN is, realistic expectations for 2x-4x upscaling, and when to use it.
Remove Image Backgrounds Without Photoshop
How AI background removal works, free tools to use, when AI struggles, and tips for getting clean edges on any photo.
Crop Images for Social Media — Correct Sizes for 2026
Exact pixel dimensions for Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest in 2026, plus cropping tips.
Watermark Your Images to Protect Them Online
Why, how, and when to watermark images. Covers text and logo watermarks, opacity and positioning best practices, and removal risks.
Convert HEIC iPhone Photos to JPG
Why iPhones use HEIC, where it causes compatibility issues, and four ways to convert HEIC photos to JPG for sharing anywhere.
How to Resize Images for Web and Print
Understand DPI, pixel dimensions, and sizing for screens vs. print. Includes common size tables for web, social media, and standard print formats.
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality
Learn the difference between lossy and lossless compression, find the quality sweet spot, and pick the right format for your images.
WebP vs JPG vs PNG — Which Image Format Should You Use?
A practical comparison of JPEG, PNG, and WebP: compression, transparency, quality, browser support, and when to pick each format.