[ THE FIELD GUIDE ]
Make media lighter.
Direct, practical notes for moving video and images from the format you have to the web-ready file you need—privately, for free, on your Mac.
[ Conversion routes ]
09 GUIDESHow to Convert MP4 to WebM on Mac
Turn a familiar MP4 into a lighter VP9 WebM for websites, without uploading the video or learning command-line flags.
MOV→WebM Conversion GuideHow to Convert MOV to WebM on Mac
Take a large QuickTime or design-tool MOV and create a web-ready VP9 WebM locally on your Mac.
WebM→MP4 Conversion GuideHow to Convert WebM to MP4 on Mac
Create a broadly compatible H.264 MP4 fallback from a WebM, with faststart prepared for progressive playback.
MOV→MP4 Conversion GuideHow to Convert MOV to MP4 on Mac
Turn a heavy QuickTime MOV into a compatible H.264 MP4 that can begin playing before the whole file downloads.
JPG→WebP Conversion GuideHow to Convert JPG to WebP on Mac
Convert photographs and other JPEG files to adjustable-quality WebP images in a private, batch-friendly Mac workflow.
PNG→WebP Conversion GuideHow to Convert PNG to WebP on Mac
Turn transparent UI assets, screenshots, and graphics into WebP without losing their alpha channel.
HEIC→WebP Conversion GuideHow to Convert HEIC to WebP on Mac
Move iPhone photos from an Apple-first HEIC workflow into web-ready WebP, with orientation handled automatically.
Video→WebM / MP4 Practical GuideHow to Compress Video for the Web on Mac
A practical Mac workflow for reducing website video weight while choosing the right output and keeping a compatible fallback.
WebP→Smaller WebP Practical GuideHow to Optimize WebP Images on Mac
Re-encode existing WebP files when they are still heavier than your page needs, without sending assets to an online service.
[ Web video field notes ]
05 GUIDESHow to Export Video for Web
The right formats, target file sizes, compression settings, and HTML—from first principles.
FIELD NOTE For Frontend EngineersWebM vs MP4 — Which Format Is Best for the Web?
The web video format landscape explained clearly: which format to serve and when to serve both.
FIELD NOTE For Product DesignersHow to Add Video to Your Portfolio Without Killing Page Speed
Make portfolio videos load quickly without sacrificing the work they are meant to show.
FIELD NOTE For Indie DevelopersVideo on Your App Landing Page — The Right Way
Ship a product demo that supports your landing page instead of becoming its largest bottleneck.
FIELD NOTE For MarketersHow to Repurpose Social Media Videos for Your Website
Adapt TikTok, Instagram, and other social exports for a fast website delivery workflow.