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Image Compressor

Compress images online for free. Reduce file size while maintaining quality. No upload to server — everything runs in your browser.

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Drop an image here or click to upload
JPEG, PNG, WebP — Max 50 MB

How to Compress Images Online

Upload any JPEG, PNG, or WebP image and adjust the quality slider. Lower quality means smaller file size. The compressor uses your browser's built-in Canvas API — your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.

The before-and-after preview lets you visually compare quality at different compression levels. Most images can be compressed 50-80% without visible quality loss, especially photographs where minor detail reduction is imperceptible.

Why Image Compression Matters

Page load speed directly impacts user experience and SEO rankings. Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking factor, and large uncompressed images are the number one cause of slow pages. A 5 MB hero image that could be 200 KB costs you visitors and search rankings.

Email providers limit attachment sizes (typically 25 MB for Gmail). Social media platforms re-compress uploaded images, often with poor results. Compressing before upload gives you control over quality and ensures your images look their best everywhere.

Common Use Cases

Pro Tip

Need to resize your images too? Use our Image Resizer to set exact dimensions before compressing.