File formats, made simple
Guides, comparisons and how-tos about file formats and conversion — in plain language, with no fluff and real takeaways.
How-toHow to Open SVG and Convert It to PNG, JPG or PDF
Downloaded an .svg and not sure how to open it? Here's how to open SVG in a browser and editors (Inkscape, Illustrator, Figma, GIMP), view it as co…
How-toHow to Open TIFF and Convert It to JPG or PDF
How to open TIFF on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, why your browser won't show it, which free apps to use — and how to quickly convert TIFF to JP…
How-toHow to Open WebP and Convert It to JPG or PNG
Downloaded a .webp and nothing opens it? A step-by-step guide: how to open WebP in your browser, on Windows and macOS, in Photoshop and GIMP — and…
Format ComparisonICO, PNG or SVG for Your Favicon: Which to Choose
ICO, PNG or SVG for your favicon: how the three formats differ, which to choose in 2026, and why the right answer is to use them together. Comparis…
TechIs EPS Obsolete? PostScript, History and Its Place in 2026
Is EPS obsolete in 2026? The history of PostScript, why Adobe pushes PDF and AI, where the format is still irreplaceable, and when it's time to let…
TechWhy JPEG Loses Quality: Artifacts, 8×8 Blocks and Compression Settings
Why does JPEG look blurry and blocky? A plain-English breakdown: 8×8 blocks, the DCT, quantization, the four artifact types (blocking, ringing, mos…
PhotographyJPEG in Photography: RAW vs JPEG, EXIF and Keeping Your Quality
RAW vs JPEG: how they differ, when to shoot each, what EXIF reveals about you (shutter, ISO, GPS) and how to keep your photo quality. A practical g…
Format ComparisonJPG, PNG or WebP: Which Format to Choose for Photos and the Web
JPG, PNG or WebP for photos: which format is smallest at the same quality, what WebP and AVIF add, why PNG is wrong for photos, and how to store an…
TechMultipage TIFF, LZW Compression and Layers: How It Works
How TIFF works under the hood: the 8-byte header, the IFD directory and tags, strips and tiles, a chain of IFDs for multi-page files, lossless LZW…
GuidePDF and Images: Turn PDF into JPG/PNG and Build a PDF from Pictures
How to turn PDF into JPG/PNG and build a PDF from pictures: choosing DPI, JPG for photo pages and PNG for text, extracting embedded images and merg…
ConvertHow to Convert PDF to Word (and Back) Without Losing Formatting
How to convert PDF to Word and back: online converter, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and Google Docs. What happens to formatting, what to do with s…
Format ComparisonPDF vs DOCX: Which Format to Choose for Your Document
PDF vs DOCX: which format to choose for your document. A clear rule for when to send a PDF (resume, contract, printing, signing) and when to keep a…