About Us
More than a company, this is a passion project born from over two decades of experience in the ever-evolving world of IT. Created with a spirit of innovation by Ratigan the Rat, this endeavor is a testament to the idea that a single person, fueled by a unique vision, can make a significant impact.
Based out of the US and the Netherlands, RatiganIT is a small but mighty company with a singular focus: to craft exceptional web applications that don't just work—they delight. My journey began 21 years ago, and for 15 of those, I've been immersed in the art of programming. My time in IT, API, Integration, and Security has been a profound training ground, with 12 of those years dedicated to a single company, forging a level of commitment and expertise that is rare.
I approach every project with a distinctive perspective. As a gifted (high iq) and highly sensitive person (HSP), I have an innate ability to notice the subtle details that others might miss and... have focus and idea in overdrive. This allows me to not only build secure, functional backends but also to fine-tune the front end for an intuitive, seamless user experience that is both fast and efficient.
So why did makepicstiny come into existence?
The seed for makepicstiny.com was planted out of pure frustration. I found myself in a constant, frustrating dance between countless websites—one for converting, another for resizing, a third for compression—each with its own poor user experience, cluttered interface, or slow performance. It was a digital scavenger hunt that wasted countless hours.
I knew there had to be a better way. I decided to build the ultimate all-in-one toolkit: a single destination for free to handle every image task with speed, elegance, and a seamless user experience. What started as a personal challenge blossomed into a mission to create a tool that saves time and sanity. It was a rewarding adventure to develop the complex backend logic that makes the magic happen, all while ensuring makepicstiny is not only fast and powerful but also free for a couple of uses per day and secure.
Beyond just creating a tool, I've always wanted to build a community. I am committed to sharing the knowledge I've gained through years of trial and error. That's why this site also features valuable guides on topics like pagespeed optimization and image best practices, empowering you to build better, faster websites for everyone. You can also follow us on Bluesky (@makepicstiny) for updates and tips.
Our mission
To deliver free, secure, and incredibly simple web tools that redefine user experience through the latest technology.
Our Tech Stack
Explore Our Other Creations
Curious to see what else we've built? We'd love for you to check out our time management site, Clock Timer Stopwatch, which is another example of our dedication to creating elegant and functional tools.
We are happy to have you on this site, and if you have any question or feedback click our contact link and drop me a line, or reach out on Bluesky (@makepicstiny)!