PHOTO NOTES
Photo editing guides.
A better result.
Practical advice for everyday photo tasks, matched to the tools you can use here.
How to reduce a photo’s file size for an upload
Balance pixel dimensions, quality and the upload form’s requirements.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESCrop or resize? Choose the right way to change a photo
Understand framing, aspect ratios and exact pixel dimensions.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESJPG, PNG or WebP: which photo format should you use?
Choose a format based on photographs, transparency and compatibility.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESRemove GPS and EXIF from photos before sharing
What metadata removal does—and what remains visible in your photo.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESBlur or pixelate a photo: how to choose and check an area
Use rectangular selections carefully and understand their privacy limits.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESImprove light and colour without over-editing a photo
A practical order for brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpening.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESWorking with iPhone HEIC photos and browser tools
Understand why an iPhone image may need conversion first.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESConvert and compress a batch of photos locally
Use shared settings, handle failures and download an organised ZIP.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESResize a batch of photos without stretching them
Choose fit, centred crop or padding and understand how each affects dimensions.
Read the guide PHOTO NOTESAdd a text or logo watermark to your photos
Keep a watermark readable, well placed and consistent across a batch.
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