Compress Image Online

Shrink picture file sizes with little visible change. Choose the quality, optionally limit the width, and download.

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How to use Compress Image

Smaller pictures load faster and fit in emails and upload forms. Compress JPG, PNG and WebP pictures right here, and see exactly how much smaller each one got.

  1. Drop your pictures onto the page, or click Choose files.
  2. Leave "Best for the picture" selected, or pick JPG or WebP. Move the quality slider: lower is smaller (70 is a good start).
  3. Optionally set "Shrink if wider than" to reduce very large photos.
  4. Press Start and download. Each result shows the before and after size.

Why use Compress Image here

  • Shows how many percent smaller each picture became
  • Keeps your original if it could not be made smaller
  • Optional maximum width for big photos
  • Several files at once

Frequently asked questions

How much smaller will my picture get?

It depends on the picture. Photos usually shrink a lot at a quality of 60 to 80. Pictures that are already compressed may not shrink at all; in that case we keep your original and tell you.

Why is a PNG converted to WebP?

PNG files are not made smaller by simply re-saving them, so the "Best for the picture" setting saves PNGs as WebP, which is much smaller. Choose JPG if you need a format every program opens.

Does compressing lower the quality?

JPG and WebP are lossy: a little detail is traded for a smaller file. At 70 to 85 most people cannot see the difference. Use a higher number for pictures you plan to edit again.

Can I compress a picture to an exact size like 100 KB?

There is no exact-size setting. Lower the quality in steps, or set a maximum width, until the result is under the size you need.

Is Compress Image free?

Yes, and you do not need an account. The free plan allows up to 20 MB and 5 files at a time, and 10 free uses a day. After that you can come back tomorrow or choose a plan. The paid plans (Plus and Pro) remove the wait and raise the file size limit to 250 MB and 500 MB.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Open the page and use it. There is nothing to install, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.

What if something goes wrong?

Open Support from the menu at the top of the page and tell us what happened. A use that fails is not counted against your limit.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. Very large files can be slow on older phones.

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