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Why compress images?
Large images are one of the most common causes of slow websites. A smartphone photo can be 4–8MB, while the same image can often be reduced to 200–400KB for web use with little or no visible difference. Smaller files improve loading speed and make pages easier to use on mobile connections.
Quality vs file size
Compression reduces redundant image data. For JPG and WebP, you can choose a quality level. Values around 70–85% are a practical range for the web because they usually provide a strong size reduction with a small visual difference. PNG behaves differently because it is commonly used when lossless output or transparency matters.
How to compress an image step by step
- Open the Compress Image tool
- Select or drag one or more JPG, PNG or WebP images
- Adjust the quality slider — 75–85% is a useful starting point for web images
- Click Compress
- Download the compressed image or ZIP when processing multiple files
Tips for better results
- For photos: JPG or WebP around 75–85% quality is a good starting point
- For logos and icons: PNG is useful when you need transparency or sharp edges
- For modern websites: WebP can often reduce file size compared with JPG
- Resize oversized images before compression if the website displays them much smaller than their original dimensions
Frequently asked questions
Does image compression reduce quality?
Lossy formats such as JPG and WebP can lose some information, but at sensible quality settings the difference may be difficult to notice while the file becomes much smaller.
What is the best format to compress?
It depends on the image. JPG works well for photos, PNG is useful for transparency and sharp graphics, and WebP is a strong general-purpose format for web use.
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