How to Use the Image Compressor

Step 1: Upload Image

Upload the image you want to compress by one of the following methods:

  • Click the upload area to select a file from your device
  • Drag and drop an image file to the upload area
  • Paste an image directly from clipboard

Step 2: Adjust Compression Settings

Customize compression settings based on your needs:

Quality (0-1)

Higher values mean better quality but larger files. 0.8 (80%) is recommended for most images.

Output Format

Select output format. Auto keeps the original format. WebP offers the best compression.

Dimension Resize

Set maximum dimensions to resize the image. Leave empty to keep original dimensions.

Step 3: Download Compressed Image

After compression is complete, click the download button to save the compressed image to your device. You can also compare the original and compressed images side by side to see the difference in quality and file size.

Pro Tips

  • Use WebP format for best compression ratio while maintaining quality
  • For photos, quality 0.7-0.8 provides excellent results
  • For graphics containing text, use quality 0.9 or higher
  • Enable retain Exif option if you need to preserve metadata
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