# ImgCruncher

> Free, privacy-first online image tools that run entirely in the browser. No uploads, no signup, no watermarks. Compress, resize, convert, crop, watermark, and decode images, plus in-depth how-to guides.

All tools process files client-side with HTML5 Canvas, so images never leave the user's device. The site is free to use.

## Image Tools
- [Image Compressor](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-compressor): Compress images online without losing quality. Reduce file size up to 90%.
- [Image Resizer](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-resizer): Resize images to any dimension while maintaining aspect ratio.
- [JPG to PNG Converter](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/jpg-to-png): Convert JPG images to PNG format with transparent background support.
- [PNG to JPG Converter](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/png-to-jpg): Convert PNG images to JPG format for smaller file sizes.
- [WEBP Converter](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/webp-converter): Convert images to WEBP format for better web performance.
- [Image Crop Tool](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-crop): Crop images online to any size or aspect ratio instantly.
- [AVIF Converter](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/avif-converter): Convert AVIF to JPG, PNG, or WEBP so the file opens in any app. Batch convert .avif images in your browser. No uploads, no sign-up.
- [Rotate Image Tool](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/rotate-image): Rotate images 90°, 180°, or 270° clockwise or counterclockwise.
- [Flip Image Tool](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/flip-image): Flip images horizontally or vertically with one click.
- [Add Watermark](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/add-watermark): Add text or image watermark to protect your photos online.
- [Image to Base64](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-to-base64): Convert any image to Base64 encoded string for web use.
- [Base64 to Image](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/base64-to-image): Decode Base64 string back to image and download it.
- [Image Metadata Viewer](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-metadata): View hidden EXIF metadata from photos including GPS, camera info.
- [Background Remover](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/background-remover): Remove plain or near-uniform backgrounds with one click. Outputs transparent PNG.
- [Image to PDF](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-to-pdf): Combine multiple images into a single A4, Letter, or fit-to-image PDF document.
- [Favicon Generator](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/favicon-generator): Generate the complete favicon set (16/32/180/192/512px + ICO + manifest) from one image.
- [Profile Picture Cropper](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/profile-pic-cropper): Circle-crop avatars perfectly for LinkedIn, X, Discord, Slack, and Zoom.
- [Color Palette Extractor](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/color-palette): Extract dominant HEX/RGB/HSL colors from any image. Click to copy.
- [Blur & Pixelate](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/blur-pixelate): Pixelate or blur faces, plates, and sensitive areas. Pixel-true destruction.
- [Photo Filters](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/photo-filters): 12 ready-made filters with live thumbnails: B&W, sepia, vintage, vivid, and more.
- [Image Upscaler 2x](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-upscaler): Upscale 2x, 3x, or 4x with high-quality smoothing. No upload, no AI hallucination.
- [HEIC to JPG](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/heic-to-jpg): Convert iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos to standard JPG. Bulk supported, quality slider, 100% in-browser.
- [PDF to JPG](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/pdf-to-jpg): Extract every page of a PDF as a JPG or PNG image. ZIP download for multi-page PDFs.
- [SVG to PNG](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/svg-to-png): Rasterise SVG vector files to PNG at any resolution. Transparency preserved, 1x to 4x scale.
- [Image to Text (OCR)](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/image-to-text): Extract text from screenshots, scans, and photos. 100+ languages via Tesseract.js. Copy or download as TXT.
- [Bulk Image Resizer](https://imgcruncher.com/tools/bulk-image-resizer): Batch resize multiple images at once - by percentage, max width/height, or exact pixel size. No Photoshop, no uploads. Download all as a ZIP.

## Guides
- [AI Image Editor in 2026: Everything You Need to Know (and the Best Free Tools)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/ai-image-editor-2026): What an AI image editor actually is, how AI photo editing works, the best free and paid AI photo editors in 2026, and the free online tools you can use right now to upscale, enhance, retouch, and edit any photo.
- [How to Reduce Image File Size Without Losing Quality (2026 Guide)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/reduce-image-file-size-without-losing-quality): Your photo is 6 MB and the upload limit is 1 MB. Or your website takes seven seconds to load and images are the reason. This is the complete beginner-friendly guide to making images dramatically smaller without them looking any different.
- [AVIF vs WebP in 2026: Which Image Format Actually Wins?](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/avif-vs-webp-2026): AVIF adoption grew 386% in two years while JPEG keeps fading. But does that mean you should drop WebP and go all-in on AVIF? Here is the honest comparison with real numbers, browser data, and a decision framework that skips the hype.
- [Viral AI Photo Trends Right Now (and the Exact Size to Post Each One)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/viral-ai-photo-trends-2026): Action figures, MS Paint doodles, 90s camcorder shots: the AI trends in everyone's feed this month, plus the exact size to export each so it posts sharp instead of blurry.
- [How to Convert HEIC to JPG (and Why iPhone Photos Won't Open)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-convert-heic-to-jpg): Your iPhone saves photos as HEIC, but most of the web still expects JPG. Here is why that happens, the quickest ways to convert, and how to stop it for good.
- [How to Extract Text From an Image or Screenshot (Free OCR)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-extract-text-from-image-online): Need to copy text out of a screenshot, photo, or scanned page? Free online OCR turns images into editable, selectable text in seconds. Here is how it works and how to get the cleanest results.
- [How to Upscale an Image: Enlarge Photos Without Pixelation](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-upscale-image-without-losing-quality): Need a small image bigger? Learn how image upscaling works, what it can and cannot do, and how to enlarge photos and thumbnails online for free with the smoothest possible result.
- [How to Blur or Pixelate Faces and Private Information in Photos](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-blur-faces-in-photos): Sharing a photo but need to hide a face, license plate, or address? Learn how to blur or pixelate sensitive parts of an image for free, and which method actually protects privacy.
- [How to Convert SVG to PNG (Free, at Any Resolution)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-convert-svg-to-png): SVG is perfect for logos and icons, but not every app accepts it. Learn when you need a PNG instead, and how to convert SVG to PNG at any size for free in your browser.
- [How to Compress and Convert AI-Generated Images for the Web](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-optimize-ai-generated-images): AI image generators produce large, heavy files that slow down websites. Learn how to resize, convert, and compress AI-generated images so they load fast and fit where you need them.
- [How to Convert PDF to JPG and Images to PDF (Free)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-convert-pdf-to-jpg): Need to turn PDF pages into images, or combine photos into a single PDF? Learn how to do both for free in your browser, with no watermarks and no uploads.
- [How to Compress an Image to Under 100KB — Free, No Quality Loss](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-compress-an-image-to-under-100kb-free-no-quality-loss): Need an image under 100KB? Many websites, government portals, job applications, and school admissions require photos under 100KB — but a phone camera photo is typically 2–6 MB. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to compress any JPG, PNG, or WEBP image below 100KB without visible quality loss. Free, browser-based, no software to install, and your image never leaves your device.
- [When to Use PNG vs JPG: A Practical Decision Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/when-to-use-png-vs-jpg): Stop guessing which format to use. This practical guide explains exactly when PNG is better than JPG and vice versa, with real-world examples for every common use case.
- [What Is EXIF Data? A Photo Privacy Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/what-is-exif-data-photo-privacy-guide): Every photo contains hidden metadata. Learn what EXIF data is, what it reveals, why GPS location in photos is a serious privacy risk, and how to check and remove it.
- [WEBP vs JPG vs PNG: Which Format Is Really Best for the Web?](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/webp-vs-jpg-vs-png-comparison): A data-driven comparison of WEBP, JPG, and PNG. Real-world file size tests, quality analysis, browser support, and a clear recommendation for every use case.
- [How to Reduce Image File Size for Email (Without Losing Quality)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/reduce-image-file-size-for-email): Large images cause email delivery problems, slow loading, and spam filter flags. Learn how to reduce image file size for email campaigns and direct attachments.
- [Image Dimensions for Websites: The Complete Size Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/image-dimensions-for-websites): The right image dimensions for hero sections, blog posts, thumbnails, and every common website element. Includes pixel dimensions for WordPress, Shopify, and common themes.
- [Image Composition: The Rule of Thirds Explained](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/image-composition-rule-of-thirds): Master the rule of thirds to take better photos and create stronger visual designs. Learn how to apply grid composition for portraits, landscapes, and digital content.
- [How to Use WEBP Images in WordPress (Complete Guide)](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-use-webp-images-in-wordpress): WordPress now supports WEBP natively. Learn how to upload, convert, and serve WEBP images in WordPress to improve your PageSpeed score and Core Web Vitals.
- [How to Resize Images for Instagram: Every Size You Need in 2025](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-resize-images-for-instagram): Get the exact Instagram image dimensions for feed posts, Reels, Stories, and carousels. Plus how to resize your photos for perfect quality without cropping.
- [How to Use Free Online Image Tools Without Installing Software](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-use-free-online-image-tools-without-installing-software): Discover how browser-based image tools let you compress, resize, convert, and edit images without downloading or installing any software.
- [How to Remove GPS Data from Photos Before Sharing Online](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-remove-gps-data-from-photos): Your smartphone photos may contain your exact home address as GPS coordinates. Learn how to check for and permanently remove location data from photos before posting.
- [Image File Formats for Print vs Web: Key Differences](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/image-file-formats-print-vs-web): Learn the key differences between image formats for print and web. Resolution, color space, format requirements, and when to use CMYK vs RGB.
- [How to Protect Your Photos Online with Watermarks](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-protect-photos-online-watermark-guide): Stop image theft before it happens. Learn how to watermark your photos effectively, choose the right watermark style, and protect your work on every platform.
- [How to Rotate Images Online: Fix Photo Orientation](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-rotate-images-online-fix-orientation): Learn how to rotate images online to fix incorrect orientation. Free tool to rotate photos 90, 180, or 270 degrees without losing quality.
- [How to Optimize Images for SEO: The Complete 2025 Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-optimize-images-for-seo): Image SEO directly impacts your rankings, page speed, and Google image search traffic. This guide covers every optimization step from file size to alt text.
- [Website Image Optimization Checklist for 2024](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/website-image-optimization-checklist-2024): The complete website image optimization checklist. Every step you need to maximize image performance, SEO, and Core Web Vitals scores.
- [How to Fix Image Orientation Online: Rotate Photos the Right Way](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-fix-image-orientation-online): Fix sideways or upside-down photos instantly online. Learn why images display in the wrong orientation and how to permanently fix the rotation.
- [How to Flip Images: Horizontal and Vertical Flipping](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-flip-images-horizontal-vertical): Learn when and how to flip images horizontally and vertically. Discover use cases for mirror effects, fixing orientation, and creative photography techniques.
- [Google PageSpeed Insights: Fix Image Issues](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/google-pagespeed-insights-fix-image-issues): How to fix image-related issues flagged by Google PageSpeed Insights. Step-by-step solutions for serve next-gen formats, efficiently encode images, and more.
- [Best Image Format for the Web: JPG vs PNG vs WEBP Compared](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/best-image-format-for-web-jpg-png-webp): Choose the right image format for every situation. A practical comparison of JPG, PNG, and WEBP covering file size, quality, transparency, and browser support.
- [Base64 Image Encoding: A Developer Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/base64-image-encoding-developer-guide): Learn what Base64 image encoding is, when to use it, how to encode and decode images in Base64, and the performance implications for web development.
- [Base64 Image Encoding: A Web Developer's Complete Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/base64-image-encoding-web-development-guide): Learn how Base64 image encoding works, when to use data URIs in HTML and CSS, and when to stick with regular image files. Practical examples for web developers.
- [How to Crop Images for Perfect Composition](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-crop-images-perfect-composition): Learn professional image cropping techniques including the rule of thirds, golden ratio, and common aspect ratios. Crop images for free with our online tool.
- [Image Compression Formats Explained: Lossy vs Lossless](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/image-compression-formats-lossy-vs-lossless): Understand the difference between lossy and lossless image compression. Learn which format to choose for your images based on use case and quality requirements.
- [How to Convert Images Online: Step-by-Step Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-convert-images-online-guide): Learn how to convert images between JPG, PNG, WEBP, and other formats online for free. Step-by-step guide with tips for the best conversion results.
- [PNG vs JPG for Screenshots: Which is Better?](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/png-vs-jpg-for-screenshots): Should you save screenshots as PNG or JPG? Learn the technical differences and when each format produces better quality and smaller file sizes for screenshots.
- [Reduce Image Size for Mobile: A Developer Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/reduce-image-size-for-mobile): Learn how to optimize images for mobile devices including responsive images, srcset, lazy loading, and format selection to improve mobile performance.
- [How to Add Watermarks to Photos: Protect Your Images Online](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-add-watermarks-to-photos): Learn how to add text and image watermarks to your photos to protect your copyright and brand your images. Step-by-step guide with free online tools.
- [Understanding Image Metadata: What is EXIF Data?](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/understanding-image-metadata-exif-data): Learn what EXIF metadata is, what information it contains, why it matters for privacy, and how to view or remove it from your photos.
- [How to Resize Images for Social Media: The Complete Size Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/resize-images-for-social-media-size-guide): The definitive guide to social media image sizes in 2024. Exact pixel dimensions for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and more.
- [sRGB vs CMYK: Which Colour Profile to Use for Web and Print](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/srgb-vs-cmyk-colour-profile-web-print): Upload an image to a website and it suddenly looks faded and dull? Your colour profile is probably wrong. This guide explains the difference between sRGB and CMYK, why it matters for web and print, and how to convert between them correctly.
- [What is WEBP and Why Should You Use It?](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/what-is-webp-format-why-use-it): Learn everything about WEBP image format — what it is, how it works, its advantages over JPG and PNG, browser support, and how to convert images to WEBP.
- [How to Optimize Images for Your Website: Complete SEO Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/optimize-images-for-website-seo-guide): A complete guide to image SEO optimization. Learn about alt text, file names, compression, formats, lazy loading, and more to boost your search rankings.
- [How to Batch Resize Multiple Images at Once](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-batch-resize-multiple-images-at-once): Resize multiple images at once without Photoshop. The fastest way is a free online bulk resizer - this guide covers that, plus the best free Windows, Mac, and command-line batch methods.
- [10 Best Free Online Image Tools in 2024](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/best-free-online-image-tools-2024): Discover the top 10 free online image tools for compression, conversion, resizing, and editing. No software installation required.
- [Social Media Image Sizes 2025: The Complete Cheat Sheet](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/social-media-image-sizes-2025-cheat-sheet): Every social platform has different image size requirements, and using the wrong dimensions means cropped thumbnails, blurry uploads, and broken layouts. This updated 2025 guide gives you the exact pixel dimensions for every major platform.
- [JPG vs PNG vs WEBP: Which Image Format Should You Use?](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/jpg-vs-png-vs-webp-which-format-to-use): A comprehensive comparison of JPG, PNG, and WEBP image formats. Learn when to use each format for the best quality, file size, and browser compatibility.
- [WordPress Image Optimization: The Complete 2024 Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/wordpress-image-optimization-complete-guide-2024): Unoptimized images are the number one cause of slow WordPress sites. This complete guide covers everything from upload settings and plugins to WebP conversion and lazy loading — so your WordPress site loads fast without sacrificing image quality.
- [How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality: The Complete Guide](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-compress-images-without-losing-quality): Learn the best techniques to compress images while maintaining visual quality. Reduce file sizes up to 90% without noticeable quality loss using our free tools.
- [PNG Transparency: How to Create and Use Images With Clear Backgrounds](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/png-transparency-guide-clear-backgrounds): PNG transparency lets you layer images over any background without white boxes or hard edges. This guide explains how PNG alpha channels work, when to use transparent images, and how to create or remove backgrounds from your photos.
- [How to Compress Images for Email Without Losing Quality](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/compress-images-for-email-without-losing-quality): Large images in emails cause slow load times, spam filter triggers, and frustrated recipients. This guide shows you the right image dimensions, file sizes, and formats to use in emails so your messages look great and land in the inbox.
- [Image DPI and Resolution Explained: Web vs Print](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/image-dpi-resolution-explained-web-vs-print): Confused about DPI, PPI, pixels, and resolution? You're not alone. This guide cuts through the jargon and explains exactly what DPI means for web images versus print, and why a 72 DPI image can look perfect on screen but terrible when printed.
- [How to Convert HEIC to JPG: iPhone Photos on Any Device](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/how-to-convert-heic-to-jpg-iphone-photos): Apple switched iPhones to HEIC format in 2017, but HEIC files won't open on Windows, Android, or most websites. This guide explains what HEIC is and shows you the fastest ways to convert HEIC photos to JPG so you can use them anywhere.
- [Image Optimization for E-Commerce: Boost Sales and Page Speed](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/image-optimization-ecommerce-boost-sales-speed): Poor image quality loses sales. Slow image loading loses even more. This guide shows you how to optimize product photos for e-commerce stores — balancing crystal-clear quality with the fast load times that drive conversions.
- [AVIF Image Format: The Complete Guide for 2026](https://imgcruncher.com/blog/avif-image-format-complete-guide): AVIF is the newest image format on the web, offering up to 50% smaller file sizes than WebP with the same visual quality. Learn what AVIF is, which browsers support it, and how to start using it on your website today.

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