How lossless image compression actually works
Why a smaller file can be pixel-for-pixel identical — and the tools that make it happen.
May 21, 2026
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Lighter images, explained.
Practical guides on compression, modern formats and web performance — from the team building ImageForge.
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WebP vs AVIF vs JPEG XL: which should you use in 2026?
A practical, no-hype comparison of the three modern image formats — file size, quality, browser support and when each one actually wins.
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A workflow for web teams: profiles, conversion and the metrics that matter.
May 14, 2026
When to reach for HEIC over JPEG
Apple-native, tiny, and great for photos — but with trade-offs worth knowing.
May 7, 2026
A sane PNG workflow: oxipng, zopfli and palettes
Get the smallest PNGs without dithering artifacts or banding.
Apr 30, 2026
Why ImageForge processes everything on-device
Privacy isn't a feature you bolt on — it's an architecture decision.
Apr 22, 2026
Measuring real savings with SSIMULACRA2
How to trust a lossy setting: perceptual quality, quantified.
Apr 15, 2026
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