How to compress an image
- Drop or select your images. Multiple files work too.
- If there is a size limit, choose Target size and enter the limit, for example 500 KB.
- Compare the original with the result and download.
When you have a size limit
Forms, applications and upload fields often say "under 500 KB" or "max 1 MB". Instead of nudging a quality slider back and forth, enter the limit as your target. The tool keeps the highest quality that fits, and scales the image down only when it has to. For tight limits, setting the max size to about 1920 px first usually preserves more detail.
File size vs. resolution
File size (KB, MB) is how much storage a file takes. Resolution (width × height in pixels) is how big the picture is. Phone photos are often over 4000 px wide, so reducing resolution alone can shrink them a lot. To set exact pixel dimensions, use the Image Resizer.
Which format to use
| Format | Good to know |
|---|
| JPG | The safe choice for photos, opens everywhere. |
| WebP | Smaller than JPG at the same quality and supports transparency. Some older software can't open it. |
| PNG | Lossless, great for screenshots and graphics, but large for photos. |