Platform Guides

Specific solutions for specific problems. "How do I..." answered here.

InstagramHEIC Rules

How to Upload HEIC to Instagram (Best Quality)

Instagram keeps flagging your iPhone photos? Or crushing the quality? Learn the secret workflow to get HEIC photos on the Gram.

DiscordWEBP Rules

How to Fix "File Type Not Supported" on Discord

Tried to upload a cool meme but Discord said no? It's probably a WebP. Here is how to fix it in 5 seconds.

SlackPNG Rules

How to Make Custom Slack Stickers (Size & Format)

Want to add your face as a custom emoji? Slack rejects it? Here are the exact rules to get it approved.

WhatsAppJPG Rules

Fix Blurry WhatsApp Status Updates (HD Upload)

WhatsApp destroys video and photo quality on status updates. Learn the trick to keep them sharp.

TwitterPNG Rules

Post Art on Twitter/X Without Compression Artifacts

Artists hate Twitter because it ruins their line art. Learn the specific file hack to force Twitter to serve your PNGs losslessly.

TikTokPNG Rules

TikTok Profile Picture Transparent Background (Fix)

Want a see-through profile pic on TikTok? It keeps turning white? Here is the fix.

SnapchatPNG Rules

Create Custom Snapchat Stickers from Photos

Turn your camera roll photos into Snapchat stickers. Format requirements and background removal tips.

TelegramPNG Rules

Telegram Sticker Pack Requirements (512px Rule)

Telegram is very strict about stickers. If you don't follow the 512px rule, your pack will be rejected.

TinderJPG Rules

Why Are My Tinder Photos Blurry? (Compression Fix)

You look great, but your photo is fuzzy. Tinder compresses large files aggressively. Optimize first.

HingeJPG Rules

Best Photo Settings for Hinge (Avoid Crop)

Hinge forces a square crop on some views but portrait on others. Here is the master format.

ShopifyJPG Rules

Shopify Product Image Size Guide (Fast Speed)

Your store loads slow? It's the images. Perfect balance between Zoom capability and PageSpeed.

EtsyJPG Rules

Best Image Size for Etsy Thumbnails (No Cropping)

Stop Etsy from chopping off the heads of your products. Learn the golden aspect ratio for a perfect shop front.

eBayJPG Rules

Fix eBay "Photo is too small" Error (500px Rule)

Trying to list an item but eBay keeps rejecting your photos? Your camera settings might be wrong. Here is the fix.

DepopJPG Rules

Depop Photo Sizing: Stop the Square Crop

Depop forces square photos. If you take vertical shots, you lose content. Shoot for the platform.

VintedJPG Rules

Why Does Vinted Rotate My Photos? (Solved)

Uploaded a dress and now it is sideways? This is an EXIF metadata bug. Here is how to kill it.

AirBnBJPG Rules

AirBnB Photos Look Blurry? High-Res Upload Guide

You paid for a photographer, but AirBnB made them look acceptable. Fix the compression.

SteamJPG Rules

Fix Steam "File Corrupt" Avatar Error

Steam says your shiny new avatar is corrupt? It is probably just the wrong header.

RobloxPNG Rules

Roblox Shirt Template: Fix Blurry Quality

Your clothing design looks pixelated in-game? You messed up the scaling.

TwitchPNG Rules

Twitch Emote Sizes & Format (28px - 112px)

Twitch requires 3 sizes for every emote. Or do they? Learn the new auto-resize rules.

YouTubeJPG Rules

Best Format for YouTube Thumbnails (Under 2MB)

YouTube has a strict 2MB limit. How do you get high quality 4K thumbnails under that limit?

US Dept of StateJPG Rules

Format iPhone Photo for US Passport (DIY)

Don't pay $15 at CVS. You can take a compliant passport photo at home if you follow these digital rules.

LinkedInJPG Rules

Fix Blurry LinkedIn Headshots (Best Format)

You look professional, but your photo looks pixelated. LinkedIn's compression is aggressive. Here is the format to beat it.

FigmaJPG Rules

Import HEIC Photos into Figma (Fix Grey Box)

Figma still struggles with Apple's HEIC format. Here is the fastest way to get your assets in.

BlenderPNG Rules

Best Image Formats for Blender Textures

JPG, PNG, or TIFF? Which one renders faster and uses less VRAM in Cycles?

PowerPointJPG Rules

Best Image Formats for PowerPoint (Stop Huge Files)

Is your PPT file 500MB? It is because you pasted PNGs. Learn how to optimize your deck.

MediumJPG Rules

Medium Article Header Image Size (Retina)

Your header image looks blurry on mobile? You aren't accounting for pixel density.

SubstackJPG Rules

Substack Social Preview Image Specs

Your link looks broken on Twitter? It is because your OG image is missing or the wrong size.

NotionJPG Rules

Notion Cover Image Size Guide (Perfect Fit)

Stop your Notion covers from getting cut off. The perfect dimensions for workspace aesthetics.

WindowsHEIC Rules

How to Open HEIC Files on Windows 10/11 (Free)

Windows Photos app asking you to pay $0.99 for HEVC extensions? Don't do it. Here is the free workaround.

FacebookRAW Rules

Posting RAW Photos to Facebook (CR2/NEF)

You took an amazing shot on your DSLR, but Facebook won't let you upload the CR2 file. Here is why.

PrintTIFF Rules

Best Format for Printing Photos (Poster Quality)

Sending a photo to a professional lab? Do not email a JPG. Follow these steps for gallery-quality prints.

Amazon KindleJPG Rules

Kindle eBook Cover Size & Format Guide (2026)

Self-publishing on KDP? Use the wrong format and your cover will look blurry on the store.

GmailWEBP Rules

Send Large Photos in Gmail (Bypass 25MB Limit)

Gmail's 25MB limit is annoying. Don't use Google Drive links that people hate. Compress your photos to send them directly.

PinterestJPG Rules

Pinterest Pin Size Guide (Optimal Vertical Ratio)

Pinterest is a vertical world. Square images get lost. Vertical images go viral. Use these dimensions.

ZoomJPG Rules

Zoom Virtual Background Size (No Stretch)

Your company logo looks stretched in your background? Match your camera aspect ratio.

DiscordPNG Rules

Discord Sticker Size & Format (2026)

Make your server stand out with custom stickers. Don't let Discord reject your files.

SteamJPG Rules

Steam Avatar Full Size (No Blur)

Your Steam profile picture looks pixelated? You are likely using the wrong aspect ratio.

TwitchPNG Rules

Twitch Emote Resizer (112px, 56px, 28px)

Twitch Affiliate emotes require three specific sizes. Or utilizing the auto-resize feature.

GovernmentJPG Rules

US Passport Photo Requirements (DIY Guide)

Don't pay $15 at CVS. Take your own passport photo and crop it correctly.

LinkedInJPG Rules

LinkedIn Banner Safe Zone (Desktop & Mobile)

Your profile picture blocks your banner on mobile. Here is how to design around it.

ShopifyWEBP Rules

Best Image Format for Shopify (Speed Upgrade)

Shopify stores specifically need fast-loading images to improve conversion rates.

EtsyJPG Rules

Etsy Listing Photo Size (No Cropping)

Etsy thumbnails are 4:3, but full views vary. Here is the safest size.

TikTokJPG Rules

TikTok Photo Mode (Carousel) Format

TikTok photo dumps are going viral. Use the right aspect ratio to fill the screen.

YouTubeJPG Rules

YouTube Community Post Image Size

Polls and images on the Community tab engage subscribers. Don't let them get cropped awkwardly.

Web DevPNG Rules

Open Graph (OG) Image Size Guide

The image that appears when your link is shared on iMessage, Slack, or Twitter.

AppleJPG Rules

App Store Screenshot Sizes (iPhone 16)

Apple rejects apps with incorrect screenshot resolutions. Here is the cheat sheet.

SlackPNG Rules

Slack Custom Emoji Size Limit

Make your custom emojis look crisp on retina displays.

Modern DatingJPG Rules

Best Photo Size for Tinder (Smart Photos)

Blurry photos get left swipes. Optimize your profile for high-res displays.

eBayJPG Rules

eBay Product Photo Rules (White Background)

Get more bids by following eBay's strict photography guidelines.

Google PlayPNG Rules

Google Play Feature Graphic Size

The large banner at the top of your store listing. Crucial for conversion.

WhatsAppJPG Rules

WhatsApp Status Video & Image Size

Post full-screen updates that look good on all phones.

MediumJPG Rules

Medium Article Header Image Size

Retina-ready headers for your blog posts.

BlueskyJPG Rules

Bluesky Header & Avatar Size

Optimize your profile for the new decentralized social network.

ThreadsJPG Rules

Threads App Image Posting Guide

Instagram's text app handles images differently than the main feed.

PhotoshopJPG Rules

Fix "Invalid Marker Type" in Photoshop (2026)

Photoshop won't open your JPG? It says "unknown or invalid JPEG marker type"? Here is the instant fix.

WindowsHEIC Rules

Fix Error 0xc00d36c4 (HEIC Not Opening)

Windows Media Player giving you error 0xc00d36c4? You are missing the HEVC codec.

Premiere ProWEBP Rules

Fix "File format not supported" in Premiere (WebP)

Premiere Pro still struggles with WebP files. Don't let it break your edit.

After EffectsHEIC Rules

Fix "File is damaged or unsupported" in After Effects

After Effects rejecting your iPhone photos? It is an HEIC container issue.

Real EstateJPG Rules

Zillow Listing Photo Size Guide (MLS Standard)

Real estate agents: Stop uploading blurry house photos. Sell more homes with crisp images.

AirBnBJPG Rules

AirBnB Plus Photo Technical Requirements

Want the "Plus" badge? Your photos need to pass a technical audit.

SalesforcePNG Rules

Salesforce Community Banner Size (Trailhead)

Branding your Salesforce Experience Cloud site? Don't let the header look amateur.