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Guides for working with images privately

Clear, practical walkthroughs on compression, conversion, social sizing and web performance — written around tools that run entirely on your device.

Image Optimization 6 min read

How to Compress Images Without Uploading Them Online

Most compressors upload your photos to a server first. Here's how to shrink image files entirely on your own device — and why it's faster and safer.

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How to Compress Images Without Uploading Them Online
How to Resize Images for Social Media
Social Media Images 7 min

How to Resize Images for Social Media

Every platform wants a different size. Here's a current cheat sheet and the fastest way to hit each one without uploading your images.

Lena OrtizMay 6, 2026
JPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?
Image Conversion 7 min

JPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?

Three formats, three jobs. Here's a clear way to pick the right one every time — and convert between them without uploading.

Devon ParkApr 28, 2026
How to Convert PNG to JPG in Your Browser
Image Conversion 5 min

How to Convert PNG to JPG in Your Browser

PNG files are often needlessly large for photos. Here's how to convert them to compact JPGs on your own device, transparency and all.

Devon ParkApr 20, 2026
How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail the Right Size
Social Media Images 5 min

How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail the Right Size

A blurry or cropped thumbnail costs you clicks. Here are YouTube's exact requirements and how to hit them without uploading your image.

Lena OrtizApr 14, 2026
How to Remove EXIF Metadata From Photos
Privacy 6 min

How to Remove EXIF Metadata From Photos

Your photos may quietly broadcast where and when they were taken. Here's how to see that hidden data and remove it without uploading the photo.

Maya ChenApr 8, 2026
Why Browser-Based Image Tools Are Better for Privacy
Privacy 6 min

Why Browser-Based Image Tools Are Better for Privacy

The most private way to handle an image is to never send it anywhere. Here's why on-device, browser-based tools change the privacy equation.

Maya ChenMar 30, 2026
How to Batch Resize Images Without Installing Software
Image Optimization 6 min

How to Batch Resize Images Without Installing Software

Need to shrink a whole folder of images? You don't need Photoshop or a desktop app. Here's how to batch resize in your browser and download a ZIP.

Devon ParkMar 22, 2026
How to Create Favicons From an Image
Web Performance 6 min

How to Create Favicons From an Image

A favicon is more than one file. Here's how to generate every size a modern site needs from a single image, without uploading it.

Devon ParkMar 15, 2026
Best Free Image Tools That Run in Your Browser
Web Performance 7 min

Best Free Image Tools That Run in Your Browser

The best image tools are free, instant, and never upload your files. Here's a practical roundup of what you can do entirely in a browser tab.

Lena OrtizMar 8, 2026