The Mint Blog
Practical writing on images, compression, AI and the open web.
Optimize May 2, 2026
The art of compressing images without losing quality
How modern codecs and smart sampling let you cut file sizes by 80% while keeping pixels crisp.
Read article →Tech Apr 14, 2026
Why browser-based tools are eating cloud editors
WebGPU, Wasm and Workers turned the laptop into a render farm. Here’s what it means for your workflow.
Read article →Guide Mar 30, 2026
The 2026 favicon checklist (with templates)
Sizes, formats, dark mode variants — everything modern browsers actually use.
Read article →Privacy Mar 12, 2026
What EXIF data really reveals about you
Your photos hide GPS coordinates, device serials and more. Here’s how to strip them safely.
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