Question 1

What tools does PWS Tools offer?

Accepted Answer

PWS Tools provides a variety of free online utilities, including an Image Compressor, Image Converter, Image Resizer, AI Background Remover, Text Case Converter, Website Technology Profiler, WHOIS Lookup (integrated with Domain Expiry), Domain/Hosting Expiry Checker, Nameserver Checker, DNS Lookup (Dig) tool, Robots.txt Tester, Sitemap Generator & Validator, and a Schema Markup Generator.

Question 2

How can I compress images online using PWS Tools?

Accepted Answer

Upload your images (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, etc.) to PWS Tools' Image Compressor, select your desired compression settings, and click 'Compress'. You can then download your optimized images instantly, often with significant size reduction.

Question 3

What image formats does PWS Tools support for conversion and resizing?

Accepted Answer

PWS Tools supports a wide range of image formats including JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG, HEIC, and AVIF for conversion, compression, and resizing.

Question 4

Is PWS Tools free to use, and are there any limitations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PWS Tools is completely free for all users. Most tools operate client-side for privacy and speed, with no strict limitations on the number of uses. Some tools requiring external API calls (like background removal, tech profiling, or domain tools) may be subject to fair use or third-party API limits if not configured with personal API keys by the user. Technical SEO tools are being progressively developed and may start with mock functionality.

Question 5

How does the Background Remover tool work?

Accepted Answer

PWS Tools' Background Remover uses advanced AI (typically via an integrated API service like Remove.bg) to accurately detect and remove the background from your images. You can download the result as a transparent PNG or add a custom background color.

Question 6

What information can the Web Technology Profiler provide?

Accepted Answer

The PWS Tools Web Technology Profiler allows you to enter a website URL and discover the technologies it uses, such as Content Management Systems (CMS), web frameworks, JavaScript libraries, analytics tools, advertising networks, server information, WordPress themes, Shopify themes, and more (powered by services like Wappalyzer when configured).

Question 7

What is a WHOIS Lookup / Domain Expiry Checker tool?

Accepted Answer

PWS Tools' Domain Expiry Checker (which includes WHOIS data) allows you to query public databases for information about a domain name's registration, such as registrar, registration dates, expiry dates, and sometimes registrant contact information (subject to privacy settings and API configuration).

Question 8

What can the Nameserver Checker and DNS Lookup (Dig) tools do?

Accepted Answer

The Nameserver Checker identifies the authoritative nameservers for a domain. The DNS Lookup (Dig) tool allows you to query various DNS record types like A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, and SOA records for any domain, which is essential for DNS diagnostics.

Question 9

What Technical SEO tools are available on PWS Tools?

Accepted Answer

PWS Tools is expanding its Technical SEO toolkit. Currently, it offers a Robots.txt Tester, an XML Sitemap Generator, an XML Sitemap Validator, and a Schema Markup Generator (for Article & FAQ types). More tools like Fetch & Render, Mobile SEO testers, and a full SEO Audit tool are planned.