About the JPG Image Compressor
The JPG Image Compressor reduces the file size of your JPEG photos by re-encoding them with an optimized quality level. Camera and phone photos are often saved at very high quality settings that add megabytes without visible benefit; compressing them to around 70–80% quality typically cuts the size by 50–90% while the image looks the same to the human eye.
Smaller JPGs load faster on websites and blogs (improving your Google PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals scores), send quicker on WhatsApp and email, and fit within upload limits on job portals, university admission forms, government websites and online marketplaces. Setting a maximum width is the most powerful way to shrink huge photos, for example 1920 px for websites or 1080 px for social media.
All compression happens in your browser, so even private documents such as ID card scans stay on your device.
How to use the JPG Image Compressor
- Drop one or more JPG images into the upload area.
- Adjust the quality slider and optional maximum width.
- See the new size and percentage saved for every file.
- Download images one by one or all together as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
What quality should I use for JPG compression?
For websites and sharing, 65–80% is the sweet spot. For printing, keep 85–92%. Below 50% you will start to see blocky artifacts.
How do I compress a JPG to under 100 KB?
Lower the quality and set a maximum width such as 1200 px. Or use our Compress Image to KB tool, which finds the right settings automatically for a target size.
Does compression remove EXIF data?
Yes. Re-encoding removes metadata such as camera details and GPS location, which is also good for privacy.
