Fix an image problem

Choose the symptom you see.

Why does text look blurry in an image?

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

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.

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

A format change does not guarantee a smaller file. Check dimensions, compression, color data, metadata and frames.

Compare the photo and print aspect ratios. Choose crop, fit or borders before ordering a print.

Banding can enter during creation, export or display. Compare the original and exported files before changing settings.

A still-image conversion may keep only one frame. Check the file and the destination before replacing the animation.

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