Image Compressor

Compress images right in your browser, one photo or a whole batch. Pick a quality level and output format, compare real before and after sizes, then download. Your images are not uploaded to our servers for compression.

Your media is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers for conversion. Page assets (including the converter engine) still load over the network.

Select or drop images to compress

JPG, PNG, or WebP. Compress one or many. Nothing is uploaded.

Click, tap, or drop a file

Your images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers for compression.

How to compress an image

  1. Select or drop images. Choose one or more JPG, PNG, or WebP files from your device.
  2. Pick quality and format. Choose Smaller file, Balanced, or Higher quality, and WebP, JPG, or PNG output.
  3. Optionally limit the resolution. Cap the longest side to shrink very large photos further. Images are never upscaled.
  4. Click Compress. Compression runs locally in your browser and finishes in moments.
  5. Compare and download. Check the real size savings per image, then download each file or the whole batch.

Image compressor features

  • Nothing is uploaded

    Compression runs on your device using the browser's own image encoder. Your photos never leave the browser, which matters for personal pictures and documents.

  • Batch compression

    Select or drop many images at once. Each is compressed locally with real before and after sizes, and you can download them individually or all together.

  • WebP, JPG, or PNG output

    WebP usually gives the smallest files and keeps transparency. JPG maximizes compatibility. PNG keeps a lossless copy.

  • Strips EXIF and GPS metadata

    Re-encoding removes hidden metadata such as camera details and GPS location from the output, a privacy bonus when sharing photos publicly.

Choosing image quality and format

Balanced quality is right for most sharing. Smaller file trades a little detail for size, and Higher quality keeps more detail for printing or editing.

WebP usually produces the smallest files and preserves transparency, and is supported by all modern browsers and apps. Choose JPG when you need maximum compatibility with older software; transparent areas are flattened to white. Choose PNG when you need a lossless copy, though PNG files shrink the least.

For very large photos, capping the longest side (for example to 2048px) often reduces file size more than quality settings alone. The tool never upscales smaller images.

Frequently asked questions

Can I compress images without uploading them?

Yes. This compressor re-encodes images locally in your browser using the browser's built-in encoder. Nothing is uploaded to a server at any point.

Is the image compressor free?

Yes. There is no signup, no watermark, no file limit, and no paid tier. Compress as many images as you like.

How much smaller will my images get?

It depends on the source. Large photos straight from a camera or phone often shrink by 50 to 90 percent. Images that are already heavily compressed shrink less, and the tool always shows the real before and after sizes.

Does compressing remove EXIF and GPS data?

Yes. The output is re-encoded from pixels, so hidden metadata such as camera model, capture date, and GPS location is not carried over. This is useful for privacy when sharing photos.

Which output format should I choose?

WebP is the best default: smallest files and it keeps transparency. Use JPG if you need compatibility with older software, and PNG when you want a lossless copy.

Can I compress several images at once?

Yes. Drop a whole batch and each image is compressed on your device. Download results individually or use Download all.

Why is my compressed image sometimes larger?

If the source is already efficiently compressed, re-encoding can produce a similar or larger file. Try the Smaller file preset, the WebP format, or a lower resolution cap. The tool reports when an output is larger than the original.

Does compression reduce image quality?

Lossy compression (WebP and JPG) removes some detail, but at Balanced or Higher quality the difference is rarely visible at normal viewing sizes. Preview the result before sharing important photos.

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