Compress JPG Images
Make JPG photos smaller for email, websites and upload forms — choose the quality, see the savings instantly.
How to compress a JPG
- Pick a quality level (70–80% is a good balance) and, optionally, a maximum width.
- Drop or choose your JPG files — they are compressed one by one on your device.
- Compare the before/after size and click Download.
How JPG compression works
JPG is a lossy format: lowering the quality setting discards detail the eye barely notices, which shrinks the file dramatically. Reducing the pixel dimensions (for example to 1920 px wide) saves even more. If a file can't be made smaller at the chosen settings, the original is kept so you never get a bigger file.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I reduce a JPG?
Photos straight from a phone or camera usually shrink a lot at 75% quality with little visible difference on screen. Already-compressed images shrink less; the tool shows the exact saving for each file.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Compression uses your browser's Canvas API. Images never leave your device.
Is EXIF data removed?
Yes. Re-encoding drops EXIF metadata such as GPS location and camera details, which also improves privacy.
What quality should I choose?
80% for photos you may print or edit, 70–75% for websites and email, 50–60% when you need the smallest possible file.
Can I compress PNG too?
This page accepts PNG and WebP and outputs JPG. To keep transparency, use the PNG compressor instead.