The FileStripe Blog
Practical how-tos on converting, compressing and cleaning files, plus plain-English explainers on formats and privacy. Every guide links to a free tool that does the job in your browser.
ImagesHow to Change an Image to 300 DPIPrint shop asking for 300 DPI? What DPI actually is, how to set it without losing quality, and how many pixels you need for each print size.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Compress an Image to 100KB, 50KB or 20KBUpload form rejecting your photo? Here's how to get any image under 100KB, 50KB or 20KB on phone or PC, free, without making it blurry.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readFiles & SecurityHow to Convert Excel to CSV Without Breaking Accents or CommasConvert XLSX and XLS spreadsheets to CSV the right way: every sheet, correct delimiters for your region, and UTF-8 so accents and symbols survive.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readAudio & VideoHow to Convert MP4 to MP3 and Extract Audio from Any VideoSave the soundtrack of a video as an MP3, free and without uploading: on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. Plus which bitrate to choose.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Convert a PNG or JPG to SVGTurn a logo, icon or drawing into a real SVG vector you can scale and edit. How tracing works, which images convert well, and settings for Cricut and laser cutters.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Copy Text from an Image, Screenshot or ScanGet editable text out of photos, screenshots and scanned PDFs on any device. Built-in phone options, free OCR in your browser, and tips for better accuracy.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readPDFHow to Fill Out a PDF Form on Your Computer or PhoneFill in PDF forms without printing them: fillable forms, scanned forms with no fields, signatures and flattening before you send. Free and private.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readAudio & VideoHow to Make a GIF from a VideoTurn any MP4, MOV or WebM clip into a looping GIF: pick the moment, length, size and speed. Free, no watermark, works on phone and PC.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Make a Meme Without a WatermarkMake classic top-and-bottom-text memes from your own pictures, free and without watermarks or apps. Tips on fonts, text size and formats.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Make a Passport Photo at HomeTake a compliant passport or visa photo with your phone, crop it to the right size for the US, UK, EU or India, and print a sheet of copies cheaply.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readAudio & VideoHow to Make a Ringtone from a Song or RecordingCut the perfect 30-second clip from any MP3, M4A or video, add a fade, and set it as your ringtone on Android or iPhone. Free, no app needed.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readAudio & VideoHow to Make Slowed + Reverb and Nightcore Versions of a SongWhat slowed + reverb and nightcore edits are, the usual speed and reverb settings, and how to make your own in the browser without an app.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readPDFHow to Merge PDF Files into One DocumentCombine several PDFs into one without Adobe Acrobat: on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. Free, no upload, keeps the original quality.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readAudio & VideoHow to Record Your Screen for FreeRecord your screen with sound on Windows, Mac or straight from your browser, with no watermark or time limit. Which method to use and how to keep files small.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readPDFHow to Reduce a PDF's File SizeWhy PDFs get huge and five ways to shrink them for email and upload limits: compression, grayscale, splitting, removing pages and more.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Remove the White Background from a Logo or SignatureMake the white background of a logo, signature or product photo transparent in seconds, free. When it works, when it doesn't, and how to avoid white halos.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readPrivacy & MetadataHow to Remove the Location from Your PhotosPhotos can reveal your home address through GPS data. How to remove location from existing photos and stop your phone adding it, on every device.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readPDFHow to Sign a PDF Without Printing ItSign PDF contracts and forms without printing or scanning: draw or type your signature and place it on the page. Free, private, on phone or PC.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readFiles & SecurityMD5 vs SHA-256: Verifying Downloads with ChecksumsWhat checksums are, the difference between MD5, SHA-1 and SHA-256, and how to check a file's hash on Windows, Mac, Linux or in your browser.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesSocial Media Image Sizes (2026 Cheat Sheet)The right image sizes for Instagram posts and stories, YouTube thumbnails, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok and Pinterest, with one-click resizing.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesWhat Is a JFIF File (and How to Turn It into a JPG)?Images saved from the web sometimes end in .jfif and upload forms reject them. Here's what JFIF is, why Windows does it, and how to convert to JPG.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesWhat Is a TIFF File and How Do You Open It?TIFF files come from scanners and printers and won't open in most browsers or phones. Here's what TIFF is and how to convert it to JPG, PNG or PDF free.October 21, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Convert HEIC Photos to JPG on Any DeviceiPhone photos in HEIC format won't open? Here's how to convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone, Windows, Mac and Android, free and without uploading your photos.October 14, 2026 · 2 min readImagesHow to Reduce Image File Size Without Losing QualitySix practical ways to make images smaller for email, websites and upload forms: resizing, quality settings, WebP, PNG quantisation and removing metadata.October 14, 2026 · 2 min readPrivacy & MetadataHow to Remove Hidden Metadata from PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint FilesDocuments leak author names, companies, software and editing history. Learn what PDF and Office metadata contains and how to remove it free on any device.October 14, 2026 · 2 min readImagesJPG vs PNG vs WebP vs HEIC vs AVIFA plain-English comparison of JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and AVIF: file size, quality, transparency and compatibility, and which image format to use when.October 14, 2026 · 2 min readPrivacy & MetadataWhat Is EXIF Data and Why Should You Remove It?EXIF data is hidden information stored in every photo: GPS location, camera, date and more. Learn what it reveals, how to view it and how to remove it for free.October 14, 2026 · 2 min read
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