Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce the size of a photo?
Choose the photo above, drop it anywhere on the page or paste it with Ctrl+V (⌘+V on a Mac). It is compressed straight away, and Download gives you a JPEG that is usually several times lighter.
How can I compress a photo without losing quality?
The tool keeps good JPEG quality, so on a screen the result looks like the original. Drag the before/after slider to compare the two before you download.
JPG or PNG: which is better for photos?
For photos, JPG: it is several times lighter and opens everywhere. PNG suits screenshots, logos and pictures with transparency, and there are separate pages for converting between the two.
Why does a photo from my phone weigh so much?
Modern phones shoot at 12–50 megapixels and save with light compression, so one photo often takes several megabytes. Most of that detail is not needed for a screen, a form or a chat.
How do I compress many photos at once?
Select several files together or drop a whole batch onto the page. Each photo is compressed separately, and Download all saves them in one ZIP archive.
Is this photo compressor free and safe?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and adds no watermark. Photos are processed on your own device and are not uploaded anywhere, so scans of documents are safe too.
Can I compress HEIC photos from an iPhone?
Yes. HEIC files are accepted as they are and saved as JPEG, which opens on any device. If you only need to change the format, use the HEIC to JPG page.
How do I send a photo that is too heavy?
Compress it here first and attach the result: it will usually go through forms, messengers and email without errors. If a site names an exact limit, such as 200KB, open the page for that size.