The AXS IMG blog
Practical guides for getting more out of your images.
How to Blur or Pixelate Part of a Photo to Hide Details
Need to hide a face, licence plate or address in a photo? Here's how to blur or pixelate it — and which is safer for censoring.
July 20, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Add a Watermark to Protect Your Photos
A watermark keeps your images attributed to you even after they're shared. Here's how to add one without ruining the picture.
July 19, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Extract Text From an Image With OCR
The text in a screenshot or photo can't be selected — until you run OCR. Here's how to pull it out as editable text, privately.
July 19, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Make a Favicon From an Image
A favicon is the little icon in a browser tab. Here's how to turn a logo into a proper multi-size .ico file.
July 18, 2026 · Silviu Anca
Should You Use WebP? The Modern Image Format Explained
WebP makes images smaller at the same quality. Here's when to use it, when to avoid it, and how to convert to and from it.
July 17, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Crop a Photo Into a Circle for an Avatar
Round profile pictures need a circular crop with a transparent background. Here's how to make one in seconds.
July 16, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Remove EXIF Data and Stop Photos Leaking Your Location
Every photo carries hidden metadata — often including where it was taken. Here's how to strip it before you share, all in your browser.
July 15, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Remove a Background From an Image for Free
Cut out the background of any photo in seconds — no Photoshop, no upload. A simple guide to getting a clean, transparent PNG for free.
July 13, 2026 · Silviu Anca
JPG vs PNG: Which Image Format Should You Use?
JPG or PNG? A plain-English guide to the difference, when to use each, and how to convert between them for free.
July 13, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality
Shrink JPG, PNG and WebP files so they load faster and fit upload limits — without a visible drop in quality. Here's how.
July 13, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Convert HEIC to JPG From Your iPhone
iPhone photos won't open on Windows or some websites? Convert HEIC to JPG for free, in your browser, without uploading anything.
July 13, 2026 · Silviu Anca
How to Resize an Image for Web and Social Media
Resizing images the right way keeps pages fast and posts sharp. A quick guide to dimensions, quality and doing it for free.
July 13, 2026 · Silviu Anca
Are Online Image Tools Safe? How to Check Where Your Photos Go
Most free image tools upload your photo to a server. How to check any tool yourself in 30 seconds, what your phone photos reveal through metadata, and how to stay safe.
July 13, 2026 · Silviu Anca