Image formats, sizes and fixes

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Choose a format, solve an image problem or check the size of a file.

Choose a format

Choose JPEG or PNG by what the image contains. Compare sharp text, transparent graphics and ordinary photographs.

Keep screenshot text readable. Choose a format, crop unnecessary content and check the image at its final display size.

Use SVG for genuine vector artwork and PNG for a raster copy. Check fonts, embedded pictures and destination requirements.

Start with the printer's file requirements, then check dimensions, crop and color. A file extension alone cannot guarantee print quality.

Check source resolution, scaling and compression before changing formats. Use the sample to spot damage around text edges.

Separate file-size limits from pixel limits. Reduce only what the destination needs and check the final export.

A black background can come from the viewer or from a flattened export. Check transparency before trying to remove it.

Image pixels and orientation metadata can disagree between workflows. Normalize orientation once and check the final copy.

Check color profiles, conversion and display conditions before editing the picture to compensate.

Check format support, the actual file type and whether the download is complete. Preserve the original before converting.