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Guides & Tutorials

Practical, step-by-step help for image tasks, calculations, text, and social media utilities. Learn the basics, follow examples, and jump directly into a free tool.

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New to HandyTools? These quick steps help you get a useful result.

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1. Choose a guide

Pick the task you want to complete and review the steps and examples.

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2. Open a free tool

Use the related calculator or image utility directly in your browser.

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3. Check your result

Preview output, confirm units or dimensions, and download or copy when ready.

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Image guides

Learn to optimize image size, dimensions, and quality for websites and social platforms.

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Calculator and everyday math guides

Understand formulas with worked examples, then verify your answer using a HandyTools calculator.

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Percentages and change

Learn percentage increases, decreases, and comparisons using simple formulas.

Read percentage change guide →

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Dates and age

Use date and age calculators carefully, checking start dates and leap-year details.

Read the calculator and everyday math guide →

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Units and measurements

Choose the correct input and output units before comparing measurements.

Read the units and measurements guide →

Social media image help

Prepare images with suitable dimensions and proportions to reduce unwanted cropping.

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Resize images for social media

Learn about aspect ratios and dimensions for posts, stories, covers, and thumbnails.

Read the full social media image guide →

How to use HandyTools

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Works in your browser

Open a tool page and follow its on-screen controls. For image tools, use files you have permission to use.

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Protect your original files

Keep a copy of important images or text before editing. Check the result before replacing an original.

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