Frequently asked questions

No. A different site used to run on this domain, and later unrelated spam pages appeared. Those pages are gone, we won't restore them, and we aren't responsible for them. Only the name remains.

This reference explains how to prepare images; it doesn't hand them out. Hosting other people's pictures means making decisions about other people's rights, and that isn't our job.

Interfaces and names change, but the principles of working with images stay the same. Besides, there's no reason for a reference to turn into a ranking or a storefront: we don't sell anything and don't recommend specific products.

On the general principles in documentation for graphics formats and editors, and on editorial experience. We don't publish made-up tests, measurements or stories.

Go by how much of the slide it will take up. A full-slide picture needs a size comparable to the resolution of the screen it will be shown on, while a small icon needs far less. Anything bigger than necessary is just extra weight in the presentation file.

You can enlarge it, but it won't gain any detail: the editor only stretches the existing pixels and smooths the edges. For a noticeable enlargement, look for a larger original or a vector version.

SVG stores vector graphics, so a logo or icon stays sharp on any screen and at any page zoom level. PNG is good for raster pictures with transparency, but it loses crispness when enlarged.

If it's a document that will be printed or read page by page, yes, PDF is convenient. For a single photo in an email, JPEG is usually simpler and lighter.

It's a common guideline at which a print viewed up close looks sharp. Large posters seen from a distance can get away with less; it's best to confirm the exact requirements with whoever is doing the printing.

It depends on where you're printing. A home printer usually converts RGB to its own inks, while a print shop may ask for a CMYK file. Ask ahead of time so you don't have to redo the layout at the last minute.

No. Cropping, a filter or a caption doesn't cancel the original author's rights, and what you can do with it still depends on the license. We don't give legal advice — in disputed cases, talk to a lawyer.

The best source is your own photos and drawings. If you need someone else's work, get it from a place where the terms of use are spelled out, and keep the author and license details together with the file.