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Learn about different file formats and make your conversions smarter.

Welcome to our collection of guides! Here you'll find helpful articles to understand various file formats, their uses, and how to get the best results when converting them. Whether you're curious about the differences between JPG and PNG, or need to know when to use a WEBP, our guides are here to help.

Our Guides:

Understanding PNG Files: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn all about the PNG file format, its advantages like lossless compression and transparency, ideal use cases, and how it compares to other formats.

What is a JPG (JPEG) File? Everything You Need to Know

Discover the JPG (or JPEG) file format, its common uses for photographs, how its lossy compression works, and its pros and cons.

HEIC Explained: Apple's Image Format & Conversion

Learn about the HEIC file format used by Apple devices, its benefits like high efficiency, and why and how to convert HEIC files to JPG or PNG.

Understanding WEBP Files: Modern Web Images

Learn about the WEBP image format, its benefits like superior compression and animation support, and how to convert WEBP files.

SVG Explained: Scalable Vector Graphics Guide

Learn about SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), its benefits like scalability and small file sizes, ideal use cases, and how to convert SVGs.

Choosing the Right Image Format (JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG)

Learn how to choose the best image format (JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG) for your needs, comparing their strengths for photos, graphics, and web use.

Image Compression Explained: Lossy vs. Lossless

Understand the differences between lossy and lossless image compression, how they affect file size and quality, and which formats use them.

Converting PDF to Images (JPG/PNG) Guide

Learn when and how to convert PDF files to JPG or PNG images, useful for extracting images or sharing single pages.

Image Resolution, DPI, and Print Quality Explained

Understand image resolution, DPI/PPI, and how they affect image clarity on screens and in print. Learn how to resize images effectively.

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