How to use the Compress Image tool
- Choose one or more images (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- Pick the compression level. “Recommended” is the best balance for most photos.
- Optionally set a maximum width, for example 1920 pixels, to shrink very large photos.
- Click “Compress” and download the images one by one or as a ZIP.
How much smaller will my images be?
Photos from modern phones are often 3 to 8 MB. With the recommended setting they usually shrink by 50 to 80 percent and still look the same on screen. Limiting the width to 1920 pixels, which is wider than most laptop screens, often brings a photo under 500 KB.
PNG screenshots and graphics are converted to WebP when your browser supports it, because WebP keeps them sharp at a fraction of the size. If you need to keep PNG or JPG, choose the format in the options. If compression would make a file bigger, the tool keeps your original instead.
Why compress images?
- Email providers and online forms often limit attachments to 10 or 25 MB.
- Smaller images make websites load faster, which helps both visitors and search rankings.
- Compressed photos take less space in cloud storage and on your phone.
- Messengers and job portals upload small files faster on slow connections.
Privacy
Images are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to a server. Compression uses your browser’s built-in image encoder, so there is no waiting for uploads and downloads.
Frequently asked questions
Does compression reduce quality?
Slightly, but at the recommended level the difference is not visible on a normal screen. Use “Light” if you need maximum quality.
What is the best format for small files?
WebP is usually 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPG at the same quality and is supported by all modern browsers.
Can I compress many images at once?
Yes. Select as many as you like and download them together as a ZIP file.
Is metadata removed?
Yes. Re-encoding removes EXIF data such as camera model and GPS location, which is also good for privacy.