IMAGE GUIDES
Image Guides
Read practical image format guides, comparisons and conversion tips before choosing the best output for a workflow.
Format and workflow guides
- Convert iPhone HEIC Photos to JPG - HEIC is efficient for iPhone storage, but JPG is still easier for websites, older apps, forms and shared folders.
- WEBP vs PNG - WEBP is usually smaller for websites. PNG is better when you need a simple lossless file with broad editing support.
- AVIF vs WEBP - AVIF can compress harder at high quality. WEBP is often faster to encode and still has excellent practical support.
- JPG vs JPEG - JPG and JPEG usually mean the same image format. The main difference is the file extension expected by older systems.
- What is WEBP - WEBP is a modern image format developed by Google that offers superior compression for web use while supporting transparency and animation.
- What is HEIC - HEIC is Apple's efficient image format used by default on iPhones and iPads for photos and live images.
- What is AVIF - AVIF is a royalty-free image format based on the AV1 video codec that delivers excellent compression and modern features.
- PNG vs JPG - PNG and JPG serve different needs: PNG for lossless quality and transparency, JPG for smaller file sizes in photos.
- Favicon Sizes Guide - A crisp favicon helps users recognize your site in tabs and bookmarks. The right sizes and file types keep icons sharp on every screen.
- EXIF Privacy Guide - Photos and exports can carry hidden metadata. Understanding what is inside a file helps you share images safely without giving away more location or device detail than you intend.
- Image Color Profile Guide - Two files can look identical on one screen and noticeably different on another. Color profiles and how each format stores them explain much of that gap, especially after you convert or re-encode an image.
Converters mentioned in guides
- JPG to PNG - Create a PNG copy of a JPG when you need an editable, lossless output file.
- JPG to WEBP - Convert JPG photos to WEBP to reduce page weight without changing your original file.
- JPG to AVIF - Shrink JPG photos with AVIF compression for web delivery.
- PNG to JPG - Create a JPG copy of PNG images for apps and devices or sharing that prefer that format.
- PNG to WEBP - Reduce PNG file size for websites while keeping transparency when the image supports it.
- PNG to AVIF - Create a AVIF copy of PNG images for apps and devices or sharing that prefer that format.
- PNG to ICO - Create a favicon.ico package for browser tabs, bookmarks and shortcuts.
- PNG to JFIF - Create a JFIF copy of PNG images for apps and devices or sharing that prefer that format.
- WEBP to JPG - Save WEBP images as JPG for uploads, email attachments and devices that expect JPEG.
- WEBP to PNG - Turn WEBP files into PNG images for design tools, screenshots and transparent graphics.
- WEBP to AVIF - Create a AVIF copy of WEBP images for apps and devices or sharing that prefer that format.
- WEBP to JFIF - Create a JFIF copy of WEBP images for apps and devices or sharing that prefer that format.
Useful image tools
- Resize Image Online - Resize images locally in the browser for thumbnails, social previews, blog assets and upload limits. Enter width or height, keep aspect ratio automatically, and download a PNG copy.
- Compress Image Online - Compress images locally in the browser by exporting a WEBP copy with a quality control. Use it for lighter web graphics, uploads, ecommerce assets and social previews.
- Crop Image Online - Crop images locally in the browser. Set crop width and height, optionally set X/Y offsets, and download a cropped PNG copy for thumbnails, products or social previews.
- Rotate Image Online - Rotate and flip images locally in the browser. Turn images by right angles, mirror them horizontally or vertically, and download a PNG copy without uploading the source file.
- Remove EXIF Online - Strip common EXIF, text and comment metadata from JPG/JPEG and PNG images locally in the browser. Color/display chunks can stay so the cleaned copy remains visually predictable.
- Remove EXIF from JPG Online - Remove EXIF metadata from JPG and JPEG photos locally in the browser. The source photo stays on your device while ImageConvert creates a cleaned JPEG copy.
- Favicon Generator - Generate favicon.ico plus app icon PNG assets locally from one source image. ImageConvert creates browser, Apple touch and Android icon sizes and packages them into a ZIP file.
- Change Image Background - Change image backgrounds locally in the browser. Pick a solid color, place it behind a transparent or browser-decodable image, and download a PNG copy without uploading.
Explore more ImageConvert sections
- Image Converter - Convert images in your browser when supported. Choose an output format, batch convert ready files, and download the result without signup.
- All Image Converters - Find the exact image conversion page by source format, output format, family or support status.
- Image Formats - Compare image format hubs for web, photo, Apple, RAW, design, vector, icon and specialist workflows.
- Image Tools - Use focused browser tools for common image tasks: compress, resize, crop, rotate, remove metadata, generate favicons, change backgrounds.