Contentful has released new features for working with images, allowing users to add assets to markdown fields and edit images using URL magic. The platform aims to help content creators ignore outdated web development ideas and see beyond the immediate picture when it comes to images, which lose their emotional impact if not optimized properly. Users can now specify image sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios by adding query parameters to the image URL, such as `w=400&h=300` or `fit=crop&w=250&h=250&f=bottom_right`. The platform also allows for JPEG compression and format changes using additional query parameters. With these new features, users can better display images on various devices and mediums, creating a more competitive advantage in online content consumption.