The Pixquil blog

Guides on photos, documents, and getting them right the first time

Practical, no-fluff writeups — the kind of detail you need before you upload, print, or submit.

Documents·5 min read

How to Create a Digital Signature From a Photo (No Scanner Needed)

You don't need a scanner to get a clean digital signature — a phone camera and the right lighting does the job. Here's the full process, step by step.

ID & Badges·6 min read

Employee ID Badge Photo: Size, Background, and What Gets Rejected

Most badge photos aren't 2×2 like a passport — the real industry standard is 1×1.25 inches. Here's the size, background, and framing that actually gets approved.

Image Editing·6 min read

How to Crop a Photo for Instagram, LinkedIn, and More

Every platform wants a slightly different shape. Here's a working reference for the sizes that actually matter in 2026, and how to crop for each.

JPGPNG
Image Editing·5 min read

JPEG vs PNG: Which Should You Use, and When

One compresses photos well and one doesn't lose a single pixel. Picking the wrong one is why some of your uploads look bad or won't fit.

Image Editing·6 min read

How to Resize an Image Without Losing Quality

Shrinking a photo rarely hurts quality — enlarging it almost always does. Here's the difference, and how to resize without visible loss.

Documents·5 min read

What Size Should a Signature Be for Bank Forms and Exams?

Bank KYC forms, exam boards, and government portals each specify a signature size differently. Here's how to read the spec and hit it exactly.

Passport & Visa·7 min read

Passport Photo Rejected? 7 Common Reasons and How to Fix Them

Most rejected passport photos fail for one of a handful of predictable reasons. Here's what reviewers actually check, in order of frequency.

Passport & Visa·6 min read

How to Take a Passport Photo at Home (Without a Studio)

A studio-quality passport photo doesn't need a studio. Here's how to get the lighting, background, and framing right with just a phone.