How to compress an image
- Pick an image — compression runs instantly in your browser.
- Drag the quality slider; watch the live file-size savings.
- Download when the balance looks right.
What quality should I use?
- 75–85% — the sweet spot: big savings, no visible loss.
- 60–75% — great for web pages and email.
- Below 50% — smallest files, visible artifacts.
Why compress images?
Smaller images make pages load faster — better user experience, better SEO, less bandwidth. A photo straight off a phone is often 3–8 MB; compressed for web it can be 200–500 KB with no visible difference.
Frequently asked questions
Is my image uploaded?
No — compression runs entirely on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.
Does it work with PNG?
Yes — PNGs are re-encoded as high-quality JPEG for maximum savings (transparency becomes white). To keep transparency, use the Image Converter to WebP.