Image & Design Tools

Image tools for the web, shops and social media

Pictures decide whether visitors stay on a page, whether a product sells and whether a post gets noticed. The image tools in this category help you prepare pictures quickly in your browser: remove a background, shrink a file to a size limit, add text to a design and write a caption. Because the files are processed on your device, they are not uploaded to a server and you do not need to create an account.

Which image tool should I use?

• Use the background remover when you want a transparent cut-out of a person, product or logo.
• Use the image compressor when a form, job portal or website asks for a file below a certain size such as 100 KB or 50 KB.
• Use the text overlay generator to place headlines, quotes or prices over a photo for social posts and banners.
• Use the caption generator to create captions, alt text and hashtags that match your picture.

Image basics that save time

File format matters. JPG is best for photographs because it compresses well. PNG supports transparency, so it suits logos and cut-outs. WebP gives smaller files at similar quality and is supported by modern browsers. Dimensions matter as much as file size: a photo that is 4000 pixels wide is wasted on a page that displays it at 800 pixels. Resize first, then compress. Always keep an original copy before you start.

A simple workflow for product photos

1. Photograph the product in good light against a plain background.
2. Remove the background and place the product on white or a brand colour.
3. Resize to the dimensions required by your shop or website.
4. Compress to reduce loading time.
5. Add a short caption and descriptive alt text.

Speed and accessibility

Large images are one of the most common reasons web pages load slowly, and slow pages lose visitors and rankings. Descriptive alt text helps people who use screen readers and helps search engines understand your pictures. Keep alt text short, specific and truthful, for example "red ceramic mug with white handle on a wooden table".

Common mistakes

• Compressing the same JPG repeatedly. Each pass loses quality, so always start from the original.
• Using a transparent PNG for a large photo, which makes the file much bigger.
• Adding text over a busy part of the picture so that it is hard to read.
• Uploading pictures you do not have the right to use.

Image sizes for common uses

Website hero images are often 1600 to 2000 pixels wide, blog images 1200 pixels, product photos 1000 to 2000 pixels on the long side, social posts 1080 pixels and profile pictures a few hundred pixels. Government and job portals often limit file size to 50 KB, 100 KB or 200 KB, which is why the compressor lets you set a target. Check the requirements before you start, so you only process the picture once.

Accessibility, copyright and good habits

Add alt text to every meaningful image. Use only pictures you took, bought or have permission to use. Keep an organised folder of originals and exports with clear names, for example product-blue-1200.jpg, so you can find the right version later. Test how images look on a phone before you publish them.

Batch and repeat work

If you process many pictures, create one standard size and style, apply it to every file and keep a checklist. Consistency makes a shop or website look professional and reduces editing time.