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Compress Image
Shrink photo file sizes without making them look blurry. Ideal for email attachments, form uploads, and web pages that need to load faster.
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Compress Image
Reduce photo file size for email, forms, and the web without uploading.
Photos are processed on your device. No upload.
- 1 Choose photo
- 2 Adjust
- 3 Download
Choose a photo to start. Files are never sent to a server and are not stored after you close the page.
Everything runs in your browser. Photos are never sent to a server.
About this tool
Compress photos without sacrificing what matters
When do you need photo compression?
Upload limits often get in the way: application portals ask for files under 2 MB, email rejects large attachments, or a web page feels slow because the images are too heavy. Compression reduces file size by adjusting quality and format, not by cutting away parts of the photo.
Because everything runs in the browser, your photo is never sent to a server. You can compare results before downloading, then try another quality level if small details such as text or faces start to look soft.
Compression is more than just making files smaller
Reducing dimensions and lowering quality are two different things. Dimensions affect the number of pixels, while quality affects how much detail is kept. For a quick fix, start with high quality and lower it gradually until the file fits within the required limit.
Quick guide
How it works Compress Image
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Choose a photo from your device
Open a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo from your device. The photo stays on your device throughout the process, so no file is sent over the internet.
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Set quality and format
Move the quality slider and choose an output format if needed. Watch the preview and estimated file size so the result does not become too blurry when viewed on a large screen.
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Download the compressed result
Save the smaller photo, then compare it with the original. Repeat with different settings if the result does not yet meet your needs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does compression always reduce photo quality?
Lossy compression such as JPG does discard some detail. If quality is lowered only slightly, the difference is often invisible on screen. For photos with small text or fine patterns, check the preview carefully before downloading.
What file size is ideal for the web?
There is no single number for every case. A hero image is often fine at 150–300 KB, while a thumbnail can be under 100 KB. Match the size to the display width and the connection your visitors use; what matters is that the photo stays sharp at the size it is used.
Is photo metadata removed too?
When an image is rewritten, some metadata such as camera or location information may be lost. If EXIF data matters, keep the original file and check the result before replacing it in official documents.
Are my photos uploaded to the internet?
No. This tool processes photos in the browser, so files are not sent to a server. Even so, use a personal device when compressing sensitive documents.
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