Compress JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, and HEIC images online while preserving quality. Reduce image size instantly for websites, email, government forms, social media, and more. Free, private, no signup.
Drag and drop or select any image — JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF, AVIF, HEIC, SVG, ICO. Supports images up to 100MB.
Set compression quality (1–100%), choose output format (JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF), optionally resize dimensions, and toggle metadata removal.
Compare before and after with exact file size, dimensions, and compression ratio. Adjust quality until you find the perfect balance.
Download the compressed image individually or as a ZIP batch. Copy to clipboard or share directly.
Understanding the two main types of image compression helps you choose the right approach for your needs.
| Feature | Lossy Compression | Lossless Compression |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Permanently removes some image data | Compresses data without removing any information |
| File size reduction | 60–90% (very aggressive) | 20–40% (moderate) |
| Quality impact | Some quality loss at extreme settings | No visible quality change |
| Best for | Web images, social media, email | Print, medical imaging, archival |
| Formats | JPEG, WebP, AVIF | PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF |
| Reversible | No — original data is lost |
Image compression is the process of reducing the file size of an image by removing redundant data or using more efficient encoding. This makes images faster to upload, download, and display — while preserving visual quality.
Image compression works by either removing unnecessary data (lossy) or finding more efficient ways to store the same data (lossless). Our tool uses the Canvas API to re-encode images in your browser with your chosen quality level.
It depends on the compression level. Light compression (80–100%) produces nearly lossless results. Balanced compression (60–80%) has acceptable quality for most uses. Maximum compression (below 50%) shows visible quality loss. You control this with the quality slider and can preview before downloading.
Yes, our image compressor is completely free with no signup, no watermarks, and no limits on the number of images you can compress.
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| Yes — full quality restoration possible |
| Recommended quality | 70–85% for web, 85–95% for print | Lossless mode preserves all data |
Each image format has different strengths. Choose the right one based on your use case.
JPEG is the most widely used format for photos and complex images with gradients. It offers excellent compression with adjustable quality. Use 70–85% quality for web and 85–95% for print. Ideal for: websites, social media, email attachments, e-commerce.
PNG supports lossless compression and transparency (alpha channel). Use for logos, icons, screenshots, and graphics with sharp edges. Larger file sizes than JPEG. Ideal for: web graphics, logos, UI elements, images requiring transparency.
WebP offers both lossy and lossless compression with 25–35% smaller files than JPEG/PNG. Supported by all modern browsers. Ideal for: website images, progressive web apps, CDN delivery.
AVIF is the newest format with the best compression ratios — up to 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality. Growing browser support. Ideal for: next-gen websites, bandwidth-constrained environments.
GIF supports animation and limited colors (256). Use for simple animations and memes. For static images, convert to PNG or WebP for better quality and smaller size.
SVG is a vector format — infinitely scalable without quality loss. Ideal for logos, icons, illustrations, and charts. Compress by minifying the SVG code (removing comments, whitespace, metadata).
HEIC is Apple's default photo format on iOS. Offers better compression than JPEG. Convert to JPG or WebP for universal compatibility before sharing or uploading.
BMP and TIFF are uncompressed or minimally compressed formats with very large file sizes. Compress and convert to JPEG or WebP for web use. Keep TIFF for professional printing and archival.
Choose the right compression level based on your priority — quality, file size, or balance.
Minimal file size reduction (10–30%) with virtually no visible quality loss. Best for: professional photography, print-ready images, medical/scientific imaging, and situations where quality is paramount.
Good file size reduction (40–70%) with acceptable quality for most use cases. Best for: website images, blog posts, social media, email attachments, and general-purpose use. This is the sweet spot for most users.
Aggressive file size reduction (70–95%) with noticeable quality loss. Best for: government forms with strict size limits (20KB–50KB), thumbnail previews, temporary uploads, and situations where file size is the only priority.
Follow these tips to get the best results when compressing images.
Different platforms and forms have specific file size requirements. Here is a quick reference.
| Target Size | Common Use Cases | Recommended Settings |
|---|---|---|
| 10–20KB | Government form thumbnails, avatar icons | Quality 10–25%, resize to 200x200px |
| 20–50KB | Passport photos, visa forms, exam applications | Quality 25–40%, resize to 300x400px |
| 50–100KB | Online form uploads, profile pictures, document scans | Quality 40–60%, resize to 500x500px |
| 100–200KB | Blog images, social media posts, email photos | Quality 60–75%, WebP format recommended |
| 200–500KB | Website hero images, product photos, presentation slides | Quality 75–85%, JPEG or WebP format |
| 500KB–1MB | High-quality website images, portfolio pieces | Quality 85–92%, original or slightly reduced dimensions |
How different industries benefit from image compression.
Most government portals (tax filing, passport applications, voter registration) require images under 50KB–200KB. Our compressor lets you hit exact size targets while keeping the image recognizable.
Product images directly impact page load speed and conversions. Compress product photos to 100–300KB for fast loading without losing the detail customers need to make purchase decisions.
Photographers compress images for client previews, portfolio websites, and social media. Use light compression (85–95%) to maintain professional quality while reducing delivery sizes.
School and university portals often cap uploads at 50KB–100KB. Compress certificates, photos, and documents to meet these limits without re-taking photos.
Patient portals and insurance claims require document uploads within size limits. Compress scanned medical records, prescriptions, and ID proofs for instant uploads.
Social platforms compress your images anyway — upload optimized versions to control the quality. Compress for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Page speed directly impacts SEO rankings and user experience. Compress all website images to under 200KB for optimal Core Web Vitals scores.
Property listings require multiple high-quality images. Compress to 200–500KB for fast-loading listings that still showcase properties in detail.
Yes. There are no limits on how many images you can compress. Use batch mode to compress dozens of images at once and download them all as a ZIP file.
AVIF offers the best compression ratios (up to 50% smaller than JPEG at the same quality). WebP is the best balance of compression and browser support. JPEG remains the most universally compatible format.
Lossy compression permanently removes some image data to achieve smaller file sizes — the quality loss is irreversible. Lossless compression reduces file size without removing any information — the original quality can be fully restored.
Typical reductions range from 40% to 90% depending on the image content, format, and quality setting. WebP and AVIF formats achieve the best compression ratios. A 5MB photo can often be compressed to 200–500KB at 75% quality.
Not unless you enable the resize option. By default, compression preserves the original dimensions. You can optionally set a max width/height to resize during compression.
EXIF/GPS metadata removal is optional. When enabled, it strips camera information, GPS coordinates, and timestamps — protecting your privacy. When disabled, metadata is preserved.
Yes. Our tool preserves transparency when compressing PNG images. The alpha channel is maintained, so your transparent backgrounds stay intact.
Yes. WebP is fully supported as both input and output format. You can compress existing WebP files or convert from any other format to WebP for better compression.
Set the quality slider to 15–30%, enable resize and set max dimensions to around 300x300px, and choose JPEG as the output format. Preview the result and adjust until you hit the target size.
Set the quality slider to 25–40%, optionally resize to 500x500px, and use JPEG output. For passport or visa photos, resize to the required dimensions (e.g., 350x450px) and adjust quality to hit 50KB.
Set quality to 50–70% for JPEG output. If the image is large, resize to 800x800px or smaller. This quality range provides a good balance of readability and file size reduction.
Set quality to 70–80% for JPEG output. Most website images and social media photos work well at this level. Use WebP format for even better results at the same quality.
Most images can be compressed under 1MB at 60–80% quality without noticeable quality loss. For large photos (5MB+), set quality to 65–75% and use JPEG or WebP output.
No. Your images are never uploaded to any server. All compression happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your data never leaves your device.
Since images are never uploaded to a server, there is nothing to delete. The compressed image is generated entirely in your browser. Close the tab and the data is gone.
Yes, our image compression is completely safe. All processing is client-side — your images never leave your device. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted.
Yes. Compressing images for websites improves page load speed, reduces bandwidth usage, and boosts SEO rankings. Use WebP format at 75–85% quality for the best balance of quality and performance.
Yes. Large photos often exceed email attachment limits (typically 10–25MB). Compress images to under 1MB for easy emailing while maintaining good visual quality.
Yes. Government portals (passport, visa, tax filing, voter registration) typically require images under 50KB–200KB. Use our tool to compress to the exact size limit with the resize option.
The best image compressor is one that supports all formats, offers quality control, runs privately in your browser, and provides before/after previews. Our tool offers all of these features with batch processing, format conversion, and metadata removal — completely free.
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