About Save Image As Type
We’re on a mission to make image format conversion seamless, private, and accessible to everyone directly in their browser.
How It All Started
Save Image As Type began in 2023 when our founder, a web developer, found himself constantly needing to convert images between formats for different projects. Tired of having to download images, convert them locally, and re-upload them, he envisioned a simpler solution.
What started as a simple tool for personal use quickly gained attention from colleagues and the broader developer community. We realized there was a significant gap in the market for a browser-based solution that prioritized both ease of use and privacy.
Today, Save Image As Type has grown from a small side project to a robust extension serving over a million users worldwide. Our team has expanded to include developers, designers, and image processing experts all working to provide the best possible image conversion experience.
Adil Balti
Founder & Lead Developer
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide a seamless, privacy-focused image conversion solution that empowers users to transform web images into their preferred formats without compromising on quality, speed, or security.
Our Vision
We envision a web where format constraints no longer limit creative and professional workflows. We strive to make image conversion so intuitive that it becomes an invisible part of the browsing experience.
Impact at a Glance
Our Core Values
Privacy First
We believe that your images and data belong to you alone. Our extension processes everything locally on your device, ensuring your content never leaves your browser.
Simplicity & Efficiency
We strive to create intuitive tools that integrate naturally into your workflow. Our solutions should save you time and effort without requiring a learning curve.
Quality & Fidelity
We’re committed to maintaining the highest possible image quality during conversion. Our algorithms prioritize preserving the visual integrity of your images.
Universal Accessibility
We believe that powerful tools should be accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise or budget. That’s why our core features are available for free.
Community Driven
Our development is guided by user feedback and community needs. We actively listen to our users and implement features that matter most to them.
Continuous Innovation
We’re committed to staying at the forefront of image processing technology. We constantly research and implement new formats and optimization techniques.
Our Journey
First Prototype
Development of the first prototype as a personal project, supporting only PNG to JPEG conversion.
Initial Release
First public release on Chrome Web Store with support for 5 basic formats. Reached 10,000 users in the first month.
Expanded Format Support
Added support for WebP, AVIF, and 8 other formats. Improved conversion algorithms for better quality preservation.
Firefox Support & 500K Users
Expanded to Firefox browser and crossed the 500,000 user milestone. Implemented batch conversion functionality.
Quality Settings & Custom Options
Introduced customizable quality settings, metadata preservation options, and user preferences storage.
Increasing Users & Counting
Reached Thousands active users. Preparing for Edge and Safari support, with more advanced features in development.
Meet Our Team
Adil Balti
Founder & Lead Developer
Full-Stack SEO Developer with a passion for browser extensions and image processing algorithms.
Muhammad Kumail
UX/UI Designer
Designer with experience in creating intuitive user interfaces for web applications and browser extensions.
Gulzar Abbas
Image Processing Expert
Expert in computational photography and image processing algorithms with a focus on web technologies.