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Compress Image

Reduce image file size with adjustable output format and quality.

Local No upload Instant download
1

Source

Select or drop an image file.

Your preview will appear here.

3

Output

Pick a file to start.

Guide

What this tool is for

Compress Image is the broad utility page for lowering image weight without opening a full editor. It works well when the real goal is a smaller download or upload rather than a strict format conversion, and it keeps the file local while you test format and quality combinations.

This page is designed for a narrow, repeatable image workflow instead of a full image editor. Use it when meeting email attachment limits or upload size caps, while keeping preview, settings, export, and follow-up choices in one predictable no-upload flow.

How to use this tool

A short browser-side flow that keeps the file on the current device.

  1. Load the image into the source panel and wait for the preview to appear.
  2. Pick the output format and adjust quality until the workflow matches your size target.
  3. Export the optimized file and review the output details before downloading.

Best use cases

Common jobs where this page saves a repetitive manual step.

  • Meeting email attachment limits or upload size caps.
  • Reducing page weight before publishing product, blog, or support images.
  • Testing whether JPG or WebP gives the best trade-off for a specific asset.

Output and format notes

Details that help you avoid format or quality mistakes before export.

  • Compression is always a trade-off between file size, visible quality, and format support.
  • This page focuses on JPG and WebP outputs because PNG often gets larger when the source is already a photo-style JPEG.
  • If the image is still too heavy after compression, combine this tool with Resize Image for another reduction step.

Choose the right nearby tool

Image tasks often sit next to each other: conversion solves format compatibility, compression solves file weight, resize changes dimensions, and metadata cleanup handles privacy. Use the nearby tools when the next constraint changes.

  • Use a paired conversion page when the target format is different from this workflow.
  • Use Compress Image when the format is acceptable but the file is still too large.
  • Use Resize, Crop, Rotate, or Remove Metadata when the image content needs cleanup before export.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does compression upload my image to a server?

No. The editor runs entirely in your browser.

Can I use it on mobile?

Yes. The layout is responsive and the controls stay usable on small screens.

What happens to metadata?

When metadata stripping is enabled, the image is re-encoded so EXIF and similar metadata are removed.

Related

Short paths into the nearest related tasks.