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To compress an image for free, open a browser based compressor, add the photo, and download the smaller file. Compression cuts the file size for faster web pages and lighter email attachments, while keeping the picture looking sharp. Because it runs on your device, the image is never uploaded.
Compress an image in four steps
- Open Compress Image.
- Add the photo you want to shrink.
- Adjust the quality until the size and look are right.
- Download the smaller image.
For finer control use Change Image Quality, and when the pixel dimensions are the real problem, Downscale Image reduces them. For WebP files, Compress WebP does the same job.
Compress or resize: which do you need
Compression lowers the file size by storing the same pixels more efficiently, which is what you want when the image looks fine but weighs too much. Resizing lowers the actual width and height, which helps when the image is far larger than it will ever be shown. Often the best result comes from doing both: downscale to a sensible size, then compress.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress an image for free?
Open Compress Image, add the photo, set the quality, and download the smaller file. It is free and runs in your browser.
Will compressing lose quality?
A little, but at a moderate setting the difference is hard to see while the file gets much smaller. Change Image Quality lets you find the balance.
What is the difference between compress and resize?
Compress keeps the same dimensions but shrinks the file, while resize lowers the width and height. Downscale Image handles resizing.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The tools work in your browser, so the image never leaves your device.