Image Compressor
Compress image files for Reels covers, posts and your website without visible quality loss. JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and iPhone HEIC, one image or hundreds.
Before / after
Drag to compare. Turn on Zoom and move over the image to inspect details.
Results
How to compress image files for free
This free image compressor makes your photos and graphics smaller right in your browser. Your images are never uploaded, so you can compress image files of any kind — personal photos, product shots or client work — privately and without a watermark. It’s the quickest way to compress image files for Reels covers, posts, websites and email.
- Add your images. Drop JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF or iPhone HEIC files, or paste a screenshot. Add one image or hundreds.
- Pick a preset. Balanced suits most images, Instagram is sized for posts, Smallest gives the lightest files and High quality keeps the most detail.
- Compare and download. Drag the before / after divider, turn on Zoom to check details, then download one image or all of them.
Why use this image compressor?
- No upload, total privacy. Compression runs on your device, and location and camera data (EXIF) are removed.
- Modern formats. Convert to WebP or AVIF to compress image files even more, or keep JPG for the widest support.
- Compress image files to an exact size. Set a maximum size in KB and each image gets the best quality that fits.
- Never bigger than before. If an image is already smaller, you can keep the original.
Best settings to compress image files
- Instagram posts and Reels covers: Instagram preset, width 1080 px, JPG.
- Websites and blogs: WebP or AVIF, longest side 1920 px, quality around 80.
- Email attachments and forms: set a target size, for example 500 KB or 1 MB.
- Logos and screenshots with text: PNG or WebP to keep edges sharp.
Image compressor FAQ
Is this image compressor really free?
Yes. You can compress image files for free with no account, no watermark and no limit on the number of images.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser on your own device, so your images never leave it. Location and camera data are removed from the results for extra privacy.
Will quality drop when I compress image files?
At the default quality of 80 most images look the same as the original. Below 60 you may start to see blocks. Use the before / after view with Zoom to check before you download.
Which format gives the smallest file?
AVIF is usually the smallest, followed by WebP. JPG works everywhere, and PNG is lossless for graphics and transparency. Auto picks JPG, or WebP when the image has transparency.
How do I compress an image to a specific size in KB?
Open Compression, switch to Target size and enter the maximum file size in KB. Each image is made just small enough to fit while keeping the best quality possible.
Can I convert iPhone HEIC photos?
Yes. Add your HEIC photos and save them as JPG, WebP or AVIF so they open on any device and website.
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