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Compress Image

Shrink JPG, PNG and WEBP images while keeping them sharp.

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Max 100 MB per file · JPG, JPEG, JFIF, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIF

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    Exact KB limit?Use Resize Image to 20KB, 50KB or Resize Photo to 100KB.
    Not smaller?Then the original is returned.
    Want PNG to stay PNG?Tick “Keep original format”.

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    How to use Compress Image

    1. Select your images.Add JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP or TIFF pictures — many at once is fine.
    2. Set the quality.Lower the quality or the max width, or type a target size in KB.
    3. Click Compress Image.If a picture cannot get any smaller, your original is returned unchanged.
    4. Check the quality and the size.If it is still too big, lower the quality or set a smaller target.

    About Compress Image

    When is it useful? Compress Image reduces the file size of photos and pictures so they upload faster, load faster on websites, and fit the size limits of online forms.

    Good to know: move the Quality slider (10–95) to trade size for sharpness, and enter a maximum width to shrink very large photos. “Keep original format” keeps PNG and WEBP files in their format; otherwise images are saved as JPG. If compressing does not make the file smaller, the original is returned.

    Tips for Better Results

    • Start with quality 75–85 — most photos look the same but are much smaller.
    • Enter a maximum width such as 1600 px for very large phone photos.
    • For an exact size limit, use Resize Image to 20KB, 50KB or Resize Photo to 100KB.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which quality should I choose?
    Start with 75–85. Most photos look the same but become much smaller.
    Why did my PNG become a JPG?
    Without “Keep original format”, pictures are saved as JPG, which is usually much smaller.
    How do I reach an exact size like 50 KB?
    Use Resize Image to 50KB, Resize Image to 20KB or Resize Photo to 100KB — they aim for that size for you.
    Works with: Windows Photos · Mac Preview · phone gallery · WhatsApp · websites · upload forms

    What converts well, and what doesn't

    SettingResult
    Quality slider10–95 — size versus sharpness
    Maximum widthShrinks very large photos
    “Keep original format”PNG and WEBP stay in their format
    OtherwiseSaved as JPG
    Not smallerOriginal returned
    💡 Tip: Start with quality 75–85 — most photos look the same but are much smaller.

    Common uses

    UploadsUpload faster.
    WebsitesLoad faster.
    Online formsFit size limits.
    EmailSmaller attachments.
    Phone photosShrink big photos.
    StorageSave space.

    Is my file safe?

    Browser processing: your files are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to our server.

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    Guide

    Compress Image: a complete guide

    Why compress pictures

    Phone photos are often 3–8 MB, which is too large for many upload forms, slow to send over mobile data and heavy for websites. Compressing reduces the file size while keeping the picture looking almost the same, so it uploads and loads quickly.

    How the settings work

    The Quality slider (10–95, default 70) controls how strongly the picture is compressed — lower means smaller files. The maximum width shrinks very large photos to a sensible size, which saves even more space. With “Keep original format”, PNG and WEBP files stay in their format; otherwise the result is a JPG. If you enter a target size in KB, the tool searches for the best quality that fits under that size and saves a JPG.

    What to expect

    Typical phone photos can often shrink by 70–90% at quality 70 with a width around 1600 pixels, with no difference visible on a phone screen. Pictures that are already small or already heavily compressed may not shrink much — if compressing does not make a file smaller, you get your original back instead of a worse copy.

    Common problems and how to fix them

    The picture looks blocky: raise the quality to 80–85. Still too big for a form: enter the form's KB limit in the target size box, or use Resize Image to 20KB, 50KB or Resize Photo to 100KB. Transparent PNG turned white: transparency is lost when saving as JPG; keep the original format option on and leave the target KB empty.

    Good habits

    Compress copies and keep your originals, check one picture at full size before compressing a whole batch, and remove location data with Remove Image Metadata before posting photos publicly.

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