Guides
Practical guides on image formats, compression, and design-file workflows.
Why compressing images without uploading them matters
Browser-based image compression keeps files off the network entirely. Here's why that matters for privacy and speed, and how WebAssembly makes it possible.
How to open an .ai file without Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator .ai files can be opened and viewed without installing Illustrator. Here's what's inside the file, and how to view it in a browser.
WebP vs AVIF vs JPEG: which image format should you use in 2026
WebP, AVIF, JPEG, and PNG each make different trade-offs. Here's a practical guide to picking the right image format and quality setting in 2026.