Media Notes

Practical notes on preparing images for the web.

Choose the format

JPEG suits photographs. PNG preserves sharp edges and transparency. WebP can reduce transfer size while keeping useful visual detail.

Keep the original

Retain an original file before resizing or compressing a copy. Export images at dimensions appropriate to their intended display.

Check the result

Compare fine text, gradients and edges at the size readers will see. Add descriptive alternative text where an image carries information.