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Formats guides and workflows
Published Pixlery guides and step-by-step workflows for this topic.
PNG vs JPEG: which format should you use?
JPEG is usually smaller for photos; PNG is better when you need sharp edges or transparency. Pick based on content type, not habit.
GuideHow to redact an image before sharing
Choose the visual treatment based on what the hidden detail means: blur and pixelation hide appearance, while solid redaction replaces sensitive pixels.
GuideHow to rotate an image without cropping the corners
A 90° turn is simple: width and height swap. At any other angle, keeping every corner requires a larger canvas or a smaller image.
GuideWhat is EXIF metadata in photos?
EXIF is hidden data embedded in many camera and phone exports—camera model, capture time, and sometimes GPS. It travels with the file until you remove it.
GuideWebP vs JPEG vs PNG for the web
WebP often beats JPEG and PNG on file size for the same visual quality, but PNG still wins for transparency and JPEG still wins for maximum compatibility.
GuideWhat is HEIC and when should you convert it?
HEIC keeps phone photos small, but many upload forms still expect JPG or PNG. Convert only when the destination cannot accept the original file.
WorkflowConvert iPhone HEIC photos for upload
When a website rejects an iPhone photo, convert it to JPG first, then compress or resize only if the destination has a file-size limit.
WorkflowHow to batch process images for the web
Use one local workflow to resize a group of website images, choose a practical format, check real file sizes, and export predictable names before uploading.