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Compress Image

Shrink a photo or image so it uploads, emails and loads faster. Choose the quality, or switch to WebP for the smallest file. Your image never leaves your device.

By the ScoutMyTool team · Last reviewed 14 November 2026 · How we build our tools

How do I reduce the file size of an image?

Choose your image, set the quality (75 is a good balance) and select Compress image. Converting to WebP usually gives the smallest file; JPEG suits photos; PNG is lossless and best for screenshots and graphics. Everything happens in your browser.

or drag and drop it here

Runs in your browser — your file is not uploaded anywhere.

Lower = smaller file, less detail. 75 is a good balance for photos. PNG ignores this (lossless).

How to use Compress Image

  1. Choose or drop your image.
  2. Set the quality and, optionally, a different format.
  3. Select Compress image and download the smaller file.

Quality, format and size

Compression re-encodes the image at the quality you choose. Around 75 is hard to tell apart from the original for most photos; lower values make smaller files but can show blockiness. WebP is typically 25–35% smaller than JPEG at similar quality and is supported by all modern browsers.

PNG is lossless, so its quality setting does not apply — for photos, switch to JPEG or WebP to make a real saving. To make an image smaller in pixels as well as in file size, use Resize Image.

Frequently asked questions

Is my image uploaded?

No. Compression runs in your browser.

Why is my PNG barely smaller?

PNG is lossless. For photos, choose JPEG or WebP as the output format to reduce the size substantially.

Will the image dimensions change?

No. Only the file size changes. Use Resize Image to change the width and height.

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