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Image Compressor

Resizes PNG, JPG, or WebP in-browser and re-encodes it at the selected lossy quality. It reports actual before-and-after size because some settings can produce a larger file.

✓ Free✓ No account✓ In-browser
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What does this tool do?

Adjust image quality and longest edge to produce a smaller WebP or JPG copy.

Operation statusReady
✓ Runs entirely in your browser
NEXT STEP

Process this result with another tool

Image Compressor output stays briefly in this tab. Continue with PNG / JPG / WebP / SVG Converter, or build a longer visual flow.

APPLICATION AND DECISION GUIDE

Image Compressor: method and usage

Resizes PNG, JPG, or WebP in-browser and re-encodes it at the selected lossy quality. It reports actual before-and-after size because some settings can produce a larger file.

How does the tool actually work?

The file is read in browser memory and a new output is created without overwriting the original.

Input check before you begin

local file or files of a supported type within the disclosed size limit Confirm the shape first with a small example containing no personal data.

How should you interpret the output?

a downloadable new file, size and format metrics, and disclosed processing limits

Practical steps

  1. Choose the source image; consider the EXIF cleaner first for sensitive metadata.
  2. Set WebP/JPG, longest edge, and quality, then run compression.
  3. Review actual size and visual quality before downloading the suitable copy.
Verification

preserving the original and checking that output opens correctly, retains expected pages or frames, size, and visible quality

Stop condition before using the result

Keep the source copy and verify output interoperability in the target application.

Suitable use cases

  • Image optimization for Core Web Vitals
  • Reducing email attachment size
  • Resizing before mobile upload

Worked decision record

Real need

Reduce a product image's file size while preserving readable labels and necessary detail.

Example to try

Process a test image with no personal data or location metadata at three quality levels, then compare each result with the original at the same zoom.

Evidence of success

The new file is smaller, opens in the target format, and shows no unacceptable damage around fine text or edges; the size saving is visible.

Stop and correct when

If text becomes blurry, colours shift visibly, or the target application cannot open the file, choose a higher quality or different format and keep the original.

ABOUT THIS TOOL

Frequently asked questions

What input does Image Compressor accept?+

local file or files of a supported type within the disclosed size limit Process a test image with no personal data or location metadata at three quality levels, then compare each result with the original at the same zoom.

What does Image Compressor return?+

a downloadable new file, size and format metrics, and disclosed processing limits The new file is smaller, opens in the target format, and shows no unacceptable damage around fine text or edges; the size saving is visible.

How should I validate Image Compressor output?+

preserving the original and checking that output opens correctly, retains expected pages or frames, size, and visible quality If text becomes blurry, colours shift visibly, or the target application cannot open the file, choose a higher quality or different format and keep the original.

Does Image Compressor send or store input on a server?+

Tool input is processed in the active tab. Saving to the Workstation or transferring to another tool is a separate choice. Consider browser extensions and shared devices separately; the privacy page explains advertising and network connections.