Getting Started
Start here: key ReadyPixl guides
If you only have five minutes — these articles cover everything most people need.
Welcome to ReadyPixl. The web version is free, forever — that's the most important thing to know.
If you're new and not sure where to begin, these articles cover almost everything most people need. Pick the one that matches what you're trying to do.
Your first pipeline in 5 minutes
The fastest way to see what ReadyPixl can do. A step-by-step walkthrough you can follow along with right now — no account needed. Drop a few images, build a pipeline, click one button, get a zip back.
Read this first if you want to actually try it.
What is ReadyPixl?
A short overview of what the tool does, who it's built for, what it costs, and what's available. Three minutes.
Read this if you want the big picture before jumping in.
The pipeline concept
The one idea that makes ReadyPixl click. Why "pipelines" are different from regular online image tools, and why most people who try ReadyPixl save themselves hours per week within the first month.
Read this if you've used other online image tools and want to know what's different.
Reposition: put your image on a custom-sized canvas
Puts your image on a fresh canvas at the exact size you need — a square product photo, a social post, a website banner, a print file.
Read this if your images need to come out at an exact size.
What ReadyPixl costs
The web version is free, forever. Two paid extras (Chrome extension, desktop app) add power for heavier users. Most people never need to upgrade — this article tells you whether you're one of them.
Read this if you want to know whether anything costs money.
Using the Chrome extension
Use ReadyPixl from almost any website. Click the + button on an image, edit it in the side panel, then download or continue in the web version.
Read this if you pull images from ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Kimi, Ideogram, Google Images, or stock sites.
Using the desktop app
The paid desktop app adds local AI upscaling, Windows Explorer / macOS Finder right-click actions, and automation tools for heavier batch work.
Read this if you want ReadyPixl outside your browser or you upscale a lot of images.
Using ReadyPixl with AI agents
Let Claude Code, Codex or any AI agent that runs terminal commands edit your images for you — using the presets you already built.
Read this if you work with AI agents.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions. Is it really free? Where do my images go? Can I use the output for business? What about HEIC files from my phone?
Read this if you have a specific question and want a fast answer.
Still stuck?
Use the search box at the top of the help center — it searches every article. If you can't find it, ask on feedback.readypixl.com (where other users may already have asked the same thing) or email contact@readypixl.com.