22 practical image tools

Free online tools for everyday image work

Compress, resize, convert, crop, rotate and prepare images for documents, websites, privacy, design and social media. Each tool opens a direct workflow with clear controls, preview and download.

22 Focused tools
Free No software purchase
Online Desktop and mobile

Open the main workflow for the most common image tasks.

Browse all PictLab tools

Search by task or filter the collection by workflow. Every card below opens a complete tool rather than an intermediate page.

22 tools shown
Essentials

Compress Image

Reduce image file size while comparing quality and output size before downloading.

JPG PNG WebP
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Essentials

Resize Image

Change image width and height with contain, stretch and crop-to-fit options.

Dimensions Fit modes Preview
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Essentials

Social Media Resizer

Prepare images using presets for common social platforms and content formats.

Instagram YouTube TikTok
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Convert

Image Converter

Convert between JPG, PNG and WebP with preview and output quality controls.

JPG PNG WebP
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Convert

HEIC to JPG

Convert HEIC or HEIF photos into widely compatible JPG image files.

HEIC HEIF JPG
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Edit

Crop Image

Select the part of an image you need using free crop or predefined aspect ratios.

Free crop 1:1 16:9
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Edit

Rotate Image

Rotate an image left, right or by 180 degrees and review the result before download.

90Β° 180Β° Preview
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Edit

Flip Image

Mirror an image horizontally or vertically with a direct preview and download workflow.

Horizontal Vertical Mirror
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PDF

Images to PDF

Combine one or more images into a PDF with page size, orientation and fitting controls.

Multiple images Page layout PDF
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PDF

PDF to Images

Extract PDF pages as individual images with page previews and download options.

Extract pages Preview Images
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Design

Merge Images

Join multiple images vertically or horizontally with spacing and background controls.

Horizontal Vertical Spacing
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Design

Watermark Image

Add a text watermark and control its position, size, color and transparency.

Text Opacity Position
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Design

Color Picker

Click an image to sample a color and copy its HEX and RGB values.

HEX RGB Sampling
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Design

Image Splitter

Divide one image into equal rows and columns for grids, layouts or printing.

Rows Columns Grid
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Design

Passport Photo Maker

Arrange passport or ID photos into a practical print-ready sheet.

ID photo Print sheet Layout
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Design

Meme Generator

Add styled top and bottom text to an image and preview the finished meme.

Text overlay Preview Download
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Design

Photo Collage

Build a collage from several photos using adjustable grid, spacing and layout options.

Grid Multiple photos Layout
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Privacy

Blur Image

Blur or pixelate an image with adjustable strength before saving the result.

Blur Pixelate Privacy
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Privacy

Remove Metadata

Create a clean exported image without retaining the original embedded metadata.

Metadata Clean export Privacy
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Developer

Image to Base64

Encode an image as Base64 text for development, testing or data URL workflows.

Encode Base64 Copy text
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Developer

Base64 to Image

Decode Base64 image data, inspect the result and download it as an image file.

Decode Preview Download
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Developer

ICO Converter

Convert a common image file into an ICO file using standard icon dimensions.

ICO Favicon Icon sizes
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Choose the right workflow

Similar image tasks can require different tools. These distinctions help you start in the correct place.

Compress or resize?

Use Compress Image when the dimensions are already correct but the file is too large. Use Resize Image when the pixel width or height must change.

Convert or edit?

Use Image Converter to change file format. Cropping, rotating and flipping change the visual layout rather than the format alone.

Create or extract a PDF?

Images to PDF builds a document from image files. PDF to Images performs the opposite task by extracting each page.

Clear file-processing information

Many PictLab image operations run directly in the browser. Workflows that require heavier document processing, such as extracting PDF pages, may use the PictLab server temporarily to complete the requested operation. Review the Privacy Policy for more information.

Designed for practical tasks

PictLab focuses on direct, understandable workflows rather than making users move through unnecessary intermediate pages.

Direct access

Every tool card opens the main working interface for that task.

Useful controls

Tools provide settings that match the operation, such as quality, dimensions, layout, position or output format.

Preview before download

Where supported, users can review the result before saving the processed file.

Transparent operation

PictLab is operated by HOLDVION LTD and provides clear About, Contact, Privacy, Terms and Disclaimer pages.

Frequently asked questions

Are PictLab image tools free?

The tools listed on this page can be opened and used without purchasing image-editing software.

What is the difference between compression and resizing?

Compression mainly reduces file weight. Resizing changes the image’s pixel width and height. Some workflows benefit from doing both.

Which formats can the converter handle?

The main converter supports common JPG, PNG and WebP workflows. The dedicated HEIC tool converts HEIC or HEIF photos to JPG.

Can several images be combined into one PDF?

Yes. Images to PDF accepts multiple images and provides page layout controls before the PDF is created.

How can I remove hidden information from a photo?

Open Remove Metadata and export a clean version of the image before sharing it.

Start with the task you need

Search the directory above or begin with one of the main tools for compression, resizing, format conversion or PDF creation.

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