Compress JPEG Online

Reduce any JPG photo's file size in seconds — keep the quality your eyes can see, drop the bytes they can't. Free, unlimited, private.

Your files never leave your device — all processing happens in your browser.
Pre-set to 100 KB — you can change it anytime.

Drop your image here

or browse files — JPG, PNG, WebP

The tool finds the highest quality that fits your target size.
PNG images are converted to JPEG for compression (smaller files). Transparency becomes white.

Done — here’s your compressed image

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How it works

1

Upload

Drop your JPEG image into the box above — straight from your phone, camera or downloads folder.

2

Compress

The target is pre-set to 100 KB. Adjust anything, then hit Compress image.

3

Download

Preview the result, check your savings, and download — guaranteed under your target size.

Why JPEGs get so heavy

JPEG is the world's photo format — and phone cameras are generous with it. A single snapshot can leave your phone at 4–8MB, not because it needs to be, but because camera apps save at very high quality settings meant for editing, not sharing.

For viewing on screen, most of that data is invisible. This tool re-encodes your JPEG at the smartest quality for your target size — typically cutting 50–90% of the file with no perceptible difference. And because JPEG is JPEG, the result opens absolutely everywhere: every phone, browser, email client and upload form on the planet.

Tips

  • Set the target to match the job. 100KB is the all-rounder default; use 20–50KB for strict portals and 250KB+ when quality matters most.
  • Do not re-compress a WhatsApp image. Start from the original photo — each JPEG generation loses a little detail, and starting clean keeps the result crisp.
  • Keep the quality ceiling high. The 92% default lets the tool preserve maximum detail while still hitting your target size.
  • Resize oversized photos first. A 4000px photo destined for a 1200px blog slot wastes most of its bytes — resize, then compress.

Common uses

  • Email attachments — photos that sail through size limits instead of bouncing.
  • Website images — faster pages, better SEO, happier visitors.
  • Upload forms — job portals and applications with strict file caps.
  • Messaging apps — quick shares that do not eat your data plan.

Frequently asked questions

Will compressing a JPEG make it look worse?

Not visibly, at sensible targets. The tool keeps the highest quality that fits your target size — at 100KB most photos are indistinguishable from the original on screen. Preview first and adjust if you are picky.

Is JPG the same as JPEG?

Yes — identical format, different extension. This tool accepts both and outputs standard .jpg files that work everywhere.

Why is my JPEG so big in the first place?

Phone cameras save at very high quality settings (often 90%+) and full resolution. That is great for editing but wasteful for sharing — most of the data is invisible on screen.

Does compression remove EXIF/metadata?

The re-encoded file is a fresh image without the original's embedded metadata. If you need to preserve location or camera data, keep a copy of the original separately.

What is the biggest JPEG I can compress?

There is no server-side limit since nothing is uploaded. Even 40+ megapixel photos work — very large files may just take a few extra seconds on older devices.