Will my images be uploaded to a server?

No. All compression and resizing happens in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

What formats work best for compression?

JPG and WebP usually compress the smallest for photos. PNG is good for graphics and transparency. HEIC is converted to JPG/WebP for best compatibility.

Can I set a target file size?

Yes. Use the Target Size mode and enter a size in KB. The tool will iterate quality to land near your target.

Does it keep EXIF metadata?

Canvas-based export strips metadata by default, which is good for privacy and slightly smaller files.

How do I avoid blurry results?

Avoid upscaling. Keep the Downscale-only option on, and stick around 70–85% quality for JPG/WebP. That’s usually visually identical to full quality but much smaller.

Compress Images for Email, Websites & Listings

Shrink huge photos for Gmail/Outlook limits, speed up Core Web Vitals, and make Shopify/eBay uploads painless. All compression runs in your browser nothing is uploaded.

Drop, paste, or select an image

JPG, PNG, WebP are fully supported. HEIC depends on your browser.

Live preview of final quality & file size
Target size mode (e.g. “keep it under 900 KB”)
Optional resize with downscale-only safety
Auto-orientation (fix sideways iPhone pics)
100% private: images never leave your device

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Choose output format

JPG / WebP = smallest for photos. PNG = sharp logos / UI, but not always smaller.

Quality: 80%

Estimated size after compression: —

Target size mode

Resize before compression

Export strips EXIF/metadata (privacy bonus). Auto-rotation is applied when possible so sideways iPhone photos come out upright.

Why people compress images (and when you should)

Email / messaging limits

Gmail/Outlook and WhatsApp choke on huge photos. Use JPG/WebP around 70–85% quality, and keep total attachments under ~20–25MB.

Website speed & Core Web Vitals

Big hero images destroy LCP. Resize to ~1920px, compress, and your site feels instantly faster without touching code or plugins.

Marketplace uploads

eBay, Etsy, Airbnb etc. downscale anyway. Compress first so you control clarity, not the platform’s mystery resizer.

How to get a tiny file without wrecking quality

Upload your image (all local — nothing uploads).

If it's a huge camera file, enable Resize and cap width (e.g. 1920px).

Pick JPG or WebP. Start around 80% quality.

Use Target size mode if you must stay under a limit (e.g. 900 KB for email).

Download. The filename automatically uses .jpg / .webp / .png to match your choice.

Written by Inline Computers (UK). Last updated 25 October 2025. This page is about making individual images smaller for email, SEO speed scores, and marketplace listings. For 40+ images in one go, use Bulk Image Resizer.

Image Compression FAQ

We draw your image to a canvas, optionally resize, then encode to JPG/WebP/PNG with your chosen quality. All in your browser; no uploads to any server.

Yes. This tool runs locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device, and we don’t store or inspect them.

Yep. Pick JPG, WebP, or PNG as output. JPG/WebP are usually smallest for photos; PNG is best for logos, UI, and anything that needs transparency.

HEIC (iPhone format) support depends on your browser. If it fails to load here, open Image Converter first to convert HEIC → JPG/WebP.

Yes. Canvas export strips EXIF and GPS data by default. That’s good for privacy and it makes files slightly smaller. If you need EXIF intact, use a desktop editor instead.

Drop, paste, or select an image

Compression settings

Why people compress images (and when you should)

Email / messaging limits

Website speed & Core Web Vitals

Marketplace uploads

How to get a tiny file without wrecking quality

Image Compression FAQ

How does the online image compressor work?

Is it really free and private?

Can I convert formats while compressing?

Why is HEIC sometimes not loading?

Will metadata (EXIF) be removed?