Compress Photos Online — Keep Visual Quality
Optimize photos for web, email, and social media
For photos, start with JPEG at quality 80 — usually the fastest route to a small file with no visible artifacts. If size still matters more, WebP or AVIF at quality 85-90 shrink further; avoid PNG for photos, which stays large because it is lossless.
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How to Compress Photos
Upload Images
Drag and drop your images or click to browse. Supports all common image formats.
Adjust Settings
Choose your desired quality level and output format. Preview changes in real-time.
Download Results
Download compressed images individually or as a batch. Your images are processed locally for privacy.
Photo Compression Tips
Optimize for your use case
Different scenarios require different compression strategies. Our presets are tailored specifically for photos.
Use the right format
Modern formats like WebP and AVIF can provide significant file size savings compared to traditional formats.
Batch process similar images
Save time by processing multiple images with the same settings using our batch compression feature.
Preview before saving
Always check the compressed result to ensure it meets your quality standards before downloading.
Best format for this task
Why JPEG works well
- • photographs
- • gradients
- • complex real-world scenes
Alternatives to consider
- • WEBP: transparency support and better compression at similar quality
- • PNG: lossless output when alpha or text edges must stay crisp
Real-world compression test results
Encoded with the codecs this tool ships, on a synthetic photo source. Sizes are actual output bytes, not estimates.
| Source | Dimensions | Input | Output | Size | Saved | Observed tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 1280×960 | 3.7 MB | JPEG q70 | 86 KB | 97.7% | visible softening on fine edges and text; gradients stay smooth |
| Photo | 1280×960 | 3.7 MB | JPEG q85 | 288 KB | 92.3% | minor edge softening; flat color areas remain clean |
| Photo | 1280×960 | 3.7 MB | WEBP q70 | 188 KB | 95% | slight blur in gradients; edges hold up better than JPEG; alpha preserved |
| Photo | 1280×960 | 3.7 MB | WEBP q85 | 373 KB | 90% | near-original quality; alpha preserved |
| Photo | 1280×960 | 3.7 MB | AVIF q70 | 297 KB | 92.1% | compression artifacts visible only in fine gradients; alpha preserved; encode is slowest |
| Photo | 1280×960 | 3.7 MB | AVIF q85 | 523 KB | 86% | excellent quality at small size; alpha preserved; encode is slowest |
Photo Compression FAQ
How do I compress images for photos?
Use our specialized compression tool optimized for photos. Upload your images, adjust settings, and download the optimized results.
What format is best for photos?
The best format depends on your specific needs. WebP offers great compression for most use cases, while PNG is ideal when you need lossless quality.
Can I compress multiple images at once?
Yes, our batch compression feature lets you process multiple images simultaneously with the same settings.
Is the compression process secure?
Absolutely. All compression happens locally in your browser - your images never leave your device.