OmegaPix Blog
Image compression, made readable.
Practical, no-fluff guides on WebP, AVIF, HEIC, PNG, JPG, and how compression affects what your visitors see.
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FormatsWebP vs AVIF: Which Image Format Should You Use?
WebP and AVIF both produce far smaller files than JPG or PNG, but they're not interchangeable. Here's a practical breakdown of when to pick each, and when not to bother.
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How-toPNG to WebP: When It Helps and When It Doesn't
Converting PNG to WebP can cut your file size in half, but not always, and not always safely. Here's when the swap is worth it and when it isn't.
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PerformanceHow Image Compression Improves Core Web Vitals
Images are the single largest factor in most websites' Core Web Vitals scores. Here's how compression, format choice, and proper sizing directly affect LCP, CLS, and INP.
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How-toWhy iPhone Photos Are HEIC and How to Convert Them
iPhones save photos as .heic instead of .jpg by default. That's great for storage, awkward for sharing. Here's why Apple chose it, what it actually is, and how to convert it.
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How-toHow to Compress Images Without Visible Quality Loss
Most images can be 60–80% smaller with no perceptible quality drop. The trick is knowing where the floor is, and how to find it for the image you actually have.
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Developer GuidesFavicon Sizes 2026: Complete Spec for Every Device
A favicon is no longer one 16×16 ICO file. Modern browsers, iOS, Android, and Windows tile pickers each want different sizes and formats. Here is the complete set you actually need in 2026.
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Format GuidesHow to Convert PNG to JPG Without Losing Quality
PNG screenshots and exports often weigh 5–10× more than they need to. Converting to JPG shrinks them dramatically, but only when transparency is not in play. Here is how to know which images convert safely and which should stay PNG.
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Platform GuidesTwitter / X Image Sizes 2026: Profile, Header, Post
Twitter has changed its image rendering several times since the X rebrand. Here are the dimensions that render correctly today across web, iOS, and Android, including the safe zone for headers that crop differently across clients.
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Platform GuidesFacebook Image Sizes 2026: Profile, Cover, Post, Ad
Facebook crops aggressively across devices. Posting at the wrong dimensions means your text gets clipped, your cover photo shows weird bars, or your ad gets rejected at review. Here are the specs that actually render correctly.
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