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Image Compressor

Shrink JPG, PNG and WebP pictures, or squeeze them under a size limit like 200 KB. Everything happens in your browser, so your pictures are never uploaded.

Drop JPG, PNG or WebP images here, click to browse, or paste with Ctrl+V

Up to 50 images, 40 MB each
Smaller fileBetter picture

    Pictures are compressed on your own device with your browser's image engine, so they never leave it. Photos usually shrink a lot as JPEG or WebP at 70–85%. Simple graphics with flat colours do best as PNG or WebP. Photo details such as camera model and location are not kept in the compressed copy.

    About this tool

    Image Compressor makes JPG and PNG pictures smaller so they upload faster, fit within a form size limit, and use less data when you send them. Large phone photos are often several megabytes, which is far more than most websites or application portals need.

    Compression is a trade: the smaller the file, the more detail is given up. The aim is to find a point where the picture still looks good to the eye and the file is much lighter.

    How to use it

    1. Choose the image, or drag it onto the upload area.
    2. Pick the quality level if the tool offers one. A medium to high setting is a good starting point.
    3. Compress the image and compare the new file size with the original.
    4. Download the smaller picture and look at it before you use it.

    Example

    An application portal accepts photos up to 200 KB, but your passport photo is 2.1 MB. Compress it, check that the face is still clear and the file size is now under the limit, then upload it.

    Tips

    • Compress a copy, not your only original. Detail removed by compression cannot be brought back.
    • Photos compress very well. Screenshots and logos with sharp edges may look softer if compressed too hard.
    • If a portal asks for exact dimensions, resize the picture as well as compressing it.

    Questions people ask

    Does compression reduce quality?

    Usually a little. At sensible settings the difference is hard to see, but strong compression can cause blur or blockiness.

    Are my pictures uploaded?

    Compression is done in your browser, so your pictures stay on your device.

    Which formats work?

    JPG and PNG pictures are the common cases. Try converting other formats to one of these first.

    What if the file is still too large?

    Lower the quality setting a little, or reduce the picture dimensions, and compress again.