Smaller Image Files, Same Visual Result
A 6MB photo from your phone camera doesn't need to be 6MB in an email attachment, a web upload, or an app interface. Most of that size is detail the human eye can't distinguish at typical viewsizes.
This tool compresses JPG, PNG, and WebP images in your browser using adjustable quality settings. You see the before and after file size — and the compressed image — before you download anything. No upload, no account, no server involved.
Two Types of Compression
Lossy compression (JPEG, WebP): Permanently reduces image data by simplifying color information in areas where the human visual system is least sensitive — typically in smooth gradients and uniform areas. A quality setting of 75–85% typically removes 50–70% of the file size while producing a result that looks identical at normal viewing sizes.
Lossless compression (PNG): Removes metadata, duplicate chunks, and unused color palette entries without changing any pixel values. The output is mathematically identical to the input. Size reduction is smaller (10–40%) but no data is discarded.
The tool uses the HTML5 Canvas API to redraw your image at the specified quality setting and export it in your chosen format — all inside your browser.
Quality Settings Guide
| Quality | File Size Reduction | Visual Result |
|---|
| 90–100% | 20–40% | Near-lossless — imperceptible changes |
| 75–85% | 50–65% | Sweet spot — professional output |
| 60–74% | 65–75% | Visible on close inspection at full zoom |
| 40–59% | 75–85% | Noticeable softness in detailed areas |
| Below 40% | 80–90%+ | Clear artifacts, color banding |
For most uses — website images, email attachments, social media — 75–85% quality is the right range. Go lower only when you have a hard size limit and quality is secondary.
Format-by-Format Guidance
JPEG: Best for photographs, portraits, landscapes, and any image with smooth gradients. Compression is very efficient. Not suitable for images needing transparency or sharp text.
PNG: Best for screenshots, diagrams, logos, and images with text. Sharp edges and flat colors compress better in PNG. Supports transparency (alpha channel). Compressing a PNG doesn't make it lossy — lossless optimization only.
WebP: Google's modern format supports both lossy and lossless modes. At the same visual quality, WebP files are 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPEG files. Use WebP for web-optimized images wh...
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