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Compress image

Shrink photos for websites, email and online application forms. Pick a quality level, or type the maximum size the form accepts and get an image that fits.

Works in your browserNo file upload needed

Drop your images here

or choose from your device

JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC and more

How to compress an image

  1. 1Choose one or more images.
  2. 2Compress by Quality (Light, Recommended or Strong) or by File size, entering a limit such as 50 KB.
  3. 3Keep the format or save as JPG, PNG or WEBP.
  4. 4Press Compress and download; the result shows the new size of each file.

Features

  • Hit an exact target size in KB or MB.
  • Three quality levels.
  • Convert to WEBP or JPG for extra savings.
  • Batch compress many images at once.

When to use Compress image

  • Upload a photo or signature to an exam, job or government form with a KB limit.
  • Speed up a website by shrinking images.
  • Send photos over email without hitting attachment limits.

Good to know

  • Very small targets (a few KB) need small dimensions, so the image is also scaled down.
  • PNG screenshots compress best when saved as WEBP or JPG.
  • Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
  • Free to use with no sign-up, no limit on tasks and no watermark on your files.

Frequently asked questions

How do I compress a photo to under 50 KB?

Choose File size, type 50, and press Compress. The tool lowers quality, and size if necessary, until the image is 50 KB or smaller.