How to use the Image Compressor
- Drop an image onto the box, or click it to choose a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP file.
- Pick the output format. JPG and WebP shrink photos the most; PNGs are converted to WebP because PNG has no quality setting.
- Optionally set a max width. Resizing a 4000-pixel phone photo to 1920 pixels often saves more than quality alone.
- Drag the quality slider and compare the before and after previews. The result updates automatically.
- Click Download compressed image.
About this tool
Compression happens entirely in your browser using the canvas API, so your photos are never uploaded. Lossy formats (JPG and WebP) give the biggest savings; around 70–80% quality is usually indistinguishable from the original on screen. If the result would be larger than your original, the tool tells you instead of handing you a bigger file.
Frequently asked questions
Does compression reduce image quality?
Lossy compression removes detail your eye rarely notices. At 70–80% quality most photos look identical on screen while shrinking 40–80%. Compare the before and after previews, and raise the quality if you see blockiness.
How much smaller will my image get?
Typically 50–80% smaller at quality 75, with barely noticeable difference — ideal for websites, blogs, and online stores where every kilobyte counts.
Which formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WebP for input. PNG output stays PNG; JPG and WebP are compressed with your chosen quality setting.
Will compression make my image blurry?
At quality 70–85, the difference is virtually invisible on screens. Only very low settings (below 40) show obvious artifacts, so stay in the 75–85 sweet spot for web use.