Posts tagged “image quality”
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Color banding explained: why smooth gradients grow stripes
Why smooth gradients turn into stripes: 8-bit vs 10-bit color, gamma and PQ, dithering, and how to tell banding from compression damage.
Does Removing EXIF Data Reduce Image Quality?
Removing EXIF data doesn't touch a single pixel. The quality loss people blame on it comes from something else the tool did. Here's the real difference.
How JPEG compression works (and where the artifacts come from)
How JPEG compression works, step by step: chroma subsampling, DCT blocks, quantization, and why blocking, ringing and mosquito noise look the way they do.
How to compare AI upscalers (and pick the one that actually works)
Real-ESRGAN, SwinIR, or Topaz Gigapixel? You can't tell from cherry-picked samples. Upscale your own image with each and drag a slider to compare.
Why your images look blurry on Discord and Reddit (and the fix)
Your screenshot was sharp until you posted it. Why chat and social platforms soften images, how to see exactly what got eaten, and how to share losslessly.
JPEG, PNG, or WebP: which format keeps your screenshots honest
JPEG, PNG, and WebP change what your screenshots can prove. Where each format loses detail, when that matters, and which one to use for comparisons.
How to compare DLSS, FSR, and TAA image quality
DLSS, FSR, XeSS, or TAA: how to capture a fair before and after, what to actually look for, and how to share a comparison people can drag.
Did your AI upscale actually add detail? Here is how to check
A quick, honest test for whether an AI upscaler added real detail or just made your image bigger and softer. Takes ten seconds with a slider.