Image Compressor

Compress JPG, PNG, and WebP images up to 90% smaller without visible quality loss. Batch processing, adjustable quality, format conversion. 100% client-side \u2014 your images never leave your device.

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How Image Compression Works

Lossy compression (JPEG, WebP) works by analyzing the image and removing visual information that the human eye is least sensitive to. Color variations in smooth gradients, subtle texture details, and high-frequency patterns are reduced. The quality slider controls how aggressively this information is discarded — lower values mean smaller files but more visible artifacts.

Lossless compression (PNG) uses algorithms like DEFLATE to find repeating patterns in the image data and encode them more efficiently. No visual information is lost, but the file size reduction is typically less dramatic than lossy methods (usually 10-30% for photographs).

This tool uses the Canvas API built into your browser. Your image is drawn onto an invisible HTML5 canvas, then re-encoded at your chosen quality setting using canvas.toBlob(). The entire process runs locally in your browser — your images are never uploaded to any server, making this tool safe for sensitive or private photographs.

Tip: For the best compression ratio, try converting PNG images to WebP format. WebP typically produces files 25-35% smaller than JPEG at equivalent visual quality, and supports both lossy and lossless compression.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Image compression reduces file size by removing redundant data. Lossy compression (like JPEG) discards some visual information that the human eye is less sensitive to, achieving smaller files. Lossless compression (like PNG) reorganizes data without losing any information. Our tool uses the Canvas API to re-encode images at your chosen quality level.
No, absolutely not. All image compression happens 100% in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device and are never sent to any server. This makes the tool safe for sensitive or private photos.
The tool supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WebP image formats for both input and output. You can also convert between formats — for example, compress a PNG and output it as a WebP for even smaller file sizes.
For most use cases, a quality of 70-80 offers a good balance between file size and visual quality. For web images, 60-75 is usually sufficient. For print or high-quality needs, use 85-95. The before/after comparison slider helps you see the visual impact of your chosen quality.
There is no hard limit since all processing happens in your browser. However, very large images (above 50MB) may be slow depending on your device. We recommend compressing images individually if you experience performance issues with large batches.

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