Guides

Practical notes on getting photos onto X in good shape, and getting them back out again when you need to.

  1. Best Image Sizes and Aspect Ratios for X Posts

    Shapes that show uncropped, how multi-photo grids crop, header and profile sizes, and the file limits.

    4 min read · November 3, 2026

  2. How to Write Good Alt Text for Images on X

    What to describe, what to leave out, worked examples, and how to add a description on X.

    4 min read · November 2, 2026

  3. How to Download Your Photos from X

    Request the archive, find the media folder, save single images, and what quality to expect.

    3 min read · November 1, 2026

  4. Moving Your Photo Library Between Services

    Export, keep the dates and albums, check you got everything, and keep a copy you control.

    4 min read · October 31, 2026

  5. What Happened to Twitpic and the Early Photo-Sharing Services

    Twitpic's rise, the 2014 trademark fight and shutdown, the last-minute archive deal, and the other services of the era.

    4 min read · October 30, 2026