Guides

Plain answers to everyday file problems on Windows: which format to use, how to make files smaller and how to keep private files private. By Janzee.

• Are online file converters safe?Online converters are handy, but your file goes to a stranger. What happens to it, the FBI warning about fake sites, what to check, and offline options.
• Remove location from photos on WindowsPhotos can hide where they were taken. How to check for GPS on Windows 10 and 11, remove it with the built-in option, and clean many photos at once.
• WebP vs JPG vs PNGWebP, JPG or PNG? A plain guide to what each picture format is good at: file size, quality, transparency and where each one works. Plus how to switch.