Image Compressor

Compress images to reduce file size without losing visible quality. Adjust quality level, choose JPG or WebP output, and see the file size reduction in real-time.

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PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF

How to Compress an Image Without Losing Quality

Upload your image, adjust the quality slider to find the sweet spot between file size and visual quality, and download the compressed version. The tool shows you the original and compressed file sizes in real time, so you can see exactly how much space you are saving.

A quality setting of 80% typically reduces file size by 60-70% with no visible difference on screen. Below 50%, compression artefacts (blocky patches, colour banding) become noticeable. The preview lets you check the result before downloading.

JPG vs WebP Compression

JPG is the most widely supported format and works everywhere, from browsers to email clients to social media. WebP produces smaller files at the same visual quality (typically 25-35% smaller than JPG), but older software may not open it.

If you are compressing images for a website, WebP is the better choice since all modern browsers support it. For email attachments, social media uploads, or sharing with others, JPG is the safer option because compatibility is guaranteed.

Compression Quality Guide

Quality	File Size Reduction	Visual Result
90-100%	20-40% smaller	Virtually identical to original
70-85%	50-70% smaller	No visible difference on screen
50-65%	70-80% smaller	Slight softening on close inspection
20-45%	80-90% smaller	Noticeable artefacts, good for thumbnails

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best quality setting for web images?

Between 75% and 85% for JPG. This range gives excellent visual quality while cutting file size by roughly 60%. Google recommends keeping web images under 200 KB where possible for fast page loading.

Does compression remove image metadata?

Yes. When the image is re-encoded through the canvas, EXIF data (camera model, GPS location, date taken) is stripped. This is actually a privacy benefit if you are sharing photos online.

Can I compress PNG files?

This tool converts your image to JPG or WebP for compression. PNG is a lossless format that does not support quality-based compression. If you need to keep the PNG format, try reducing the image dimensions with the Image Resizer instead.

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