JPEG Compress
Reduce JPEG file size for email attachments and web sharing. Maintains good visual quality at smaller sizes. using high-performance compression technology.
Upload your image and click Compress to reduce file size while maintaining visual quality.
Upload Your Image
Only JPEG files are accepted for compression.
Only JPEG files are accepted for compression.
About the JPEG COMPRESS image compressor
This JPEG COMPRESS compressor reduces image file size while keeping the picture usable for websites, email, social platforms, and storage. Smaller images can improve page speed, reduce bandwidth, and make uploads easier, especially for large photos, screenshots, and product images.
Image compression is especially helpful before publishing images on a website. Large images slow down pages, increase mobile data usage, and can hurt the user experience. Compressing images before upload keeps pages lighter while still preserving enough clarity for visitors.
How to use this tool
- 1. Click the upload area or drag and drop your image file.
- 2. Adjust the settings according to your needs (e.g., format, size, compression level).
- 3. Click the process button and download your optimized image instantly.
Practical tips
Check the final image before publishing it. For website use, aim for the smallest file that still looks clear on the screen size where it will be displayed. For logos, screenshots, and UI graphics, use a format that preserves sharp edges. For photographs, use a format that provides good compression and broad compatibility.
Format reference
Image format comparison
| Format | Compression | Transparency | Animation | Typical size vs JPEG | Browser support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPEG / JPG | Lossy | No | No | 1.0× | All modern browsers (>99%) |
| PNG | Lossless | Yes | No | 3–5× | All modern browsers (>99%) |
| WebP | Lossy or lossless | Yes | Yes | 0.66–0.75× | All modern browsers (~97%) |
| BMP | Uncompressed | No | No | ~10× | Native viewer support limited |
| APNG | Lossless | Yes | Yes | 5–8× | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (~94%) |
Sources: Google WebP study (SSIM-equivalent quality), caniuse.com browser support data.
Image quality settings reference
These ranges apply to JPEG and WebP output. PNG and BMP are lossless and have no quality slider.
| Quality | Typical size vs q=95 | Visual quality | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | ~30% | Visible blocking and color banding | Thumbnails, placeholders, low-priority images |
| 70 | ~45% | Slight artifacts, acceptable for most photos | General web images, blog posts, social media |
| 85 | ~70% | Near-imperceptible loss for typical viewers | Hero images, product photos, ecommerce |
| 95 | 100% | Almost no visible loss | Print preparation, archival, photography portfolio |