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What Image Compressor does
Modern cameras and smartphones take gorgeous but enormous images. For simply viewing them on a screen you need only a fraction of that data. The image compressor strips out exactly that ballast: it slashes the file size while the image looks practically identical to the eye. 6 megabytes become 400 kilobytes and nobody sees the difference.
The heart of it is the quality slider with an instant before/after preview. You slide the quality down and see live how small the file gets and whether the image still looks good. So for every motif you find the point where the file is minimal without any visible artefacts. No flying blind, just a deliberate decision with a real preview.
When you have to stay under a specific limit, the target size helps. Many forms, job portals or forums only allow images up to a fixed file size. Set the target and the tool finds the right quality so your image lands just under it. No more trial and error until the upload finally goes through.
For the web it is worth a look at the format. JPEG is the classic for photos, while WebP and AVIF compress noticeably better at the same quality and are the smarter choice on modern websites. The tool gives you hints on which format suits your purpose so you save not just smaller but wiser.
With batch processing you compress a whole collection at once. Whether 5 or 50 photos, you set the options once and shrink every image in a single pass. Ideal for making a complete blog post, a product catalogue or an image archive web-ready.
Everything runs data-frugally and starts right in the browser, no signup. In most cases your images stay on your device. No account, no watermark, no hidden limits - just smaller files that load faster and are easier to send.
Features
Quality slider with live preview
Slide the quality and see instantly how small the file gets and whether the image still looks great.
Before/after comparison
Original and compressed version side by side - you decide deliberately, not blindly.
Set a target size
Enter the maximum file size and the tool finds the quality that lands just under it.
JPEG, WebP and AVIF
Choose the format by purpose - modern codecs save even more space at the same quality.
Batch processing
Compress a whole collection of images with a single setting in one pass.
No signup
Starts right in the browser, no account, no watermark, no hidden limits.
How it works
- 1
Upload images
Drag one or more photos into the window - JPEG, PNG or WebP, single or as a batch.
- 2
Pick quality or target size
Set the quality with the slider or enter a maximum file size you need to hit.
- 3
Check the comparison
Look at before and after until file size and image quality feel right to you.
- 4
Download
Download the compressed image individually or the whole collection at once.
Who needs this
Frequently asked questions
Will my image visibly lose quality?
Not at sensible settings. JPEG, WebP and AVIF compress in a way the eye barely notices while the file shrinks a lot. The before/after comparison shows you exactly where the limit is.
How do I hit a specific file size?
Enter the desired target size, say 2 megabytes for a job portal. The tool automatically picks the quality so your image stays just under that limit.
Which format is best for the web?
WebP and AVIF compress photos far more than JPEG at the same quality and are supported by all modern browsers. JPEG stays the safe choice for maximum compatibility, for example email attachments.
Can I compress several images at once?
Yes. Batch processing takes a whole collection, applies your setting to all of them and shrinks them in one pass. Handy for blog posts, catalogues or image archives.
Are my images uploaded?
The tool works data-frugally and compresses images right in the browser. In most cases your photos stay on your device, with no permanent storage on a server.
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