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Image Compressor

Free online image compressor that runs entirely in your browser. Your images never get uploaded to a server. Adjust quality, max edge and output format, then preview and download the result.

Drop an image here, or click to select

JPG / PNG / WebP — files never upload

Editor note

  • Image Compressor is best for getting images ready for upload, articles or slides.
  • For print or client work, compare the download with the original so you do not over-compress important details.

Good to know

Why compress first

A casual phone photo is several megabytes; uploading it as-is slows your page, tests visitors' patience and hurts SEO — and many forums, forms and admin panels cap upload size anyway. Compressing first often shrinks a file to 20–30% of the original with no visible difference, saving a lot of bandwidth and waiting.

Runs in your browser — files stay private

This tool compresses inside your browser; images are never uploaded to a server, which is reassuring for screenshots, IDs or photos of contracts that contain personal data. It works offline too — process and download, with no worry about files lingering on someone else's host.

Compress just enough

For the web, visually-lossless is usually plenty; for print or client work, compare the download with the original so you don't blur important detail. Need smaller? Drop the quality a touch or reduce the dimensions — 1200–1600px wide is ample for article images. Pairing with our social image size guide helps for posts.

Image compression decision guide

Small files are not the only goal; the useful balance is clarity, dimensions, format and upload limits.

Resize first, then tune quality

Many phone photos are 3000-6000px wide, while article images rarely need that. Reducing the max edge to 1600 or 1200px before lowering quality is usually clearer than crushing quality alone.

  • Article images: 1200-1600px is often enough.
  • Full-width covers: 1920px is usually enough.
  • Thumbnails or avatars: under 800px is fine.

Do not convert formats blindly

Photos are usually smaller as JPG or WebP. Logos, screenshots and text-heavy images stay sharper as PNG. If your CMS or platform rejects WebP, export JPG/PNG to avoid upload failures.

Check details, not just percent saved

After compression, zoom into text edges, faces, product texture and gradients. Saving 80% is not useful if text turns blurry; saving 40% with no visible loss is often a better result.

Where local processing fits

This tool runs in your browser and does not upload images. Very large images or many files at once are limited by your device memory; if the browser slows down, process in smaller batches.

How to use

  1. 1Drag and drop or select the image to compress.
  2. 2Adjust max edge, quality and output format.
  3. 3Preview the output image, dimensions and file size.
  4. 4Download the compressed image.

FAQ

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your images never leave your device, so it's completely private.

Which formats are supported?

JPG, PNG and WebP, and you can convert the output format while compressing.

Is there a file size limit?

Because it runs locally, the limit depends on your device memory. Images of tens of MB usually work fine.

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