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Image Tool
Image Compressor
Reduce image size for college portals, forms, and uploads.
About this tool
What is Image Compressor?
Image Compressor reduces the file size of a photo so it fits the limits on college portals, exam forms and email. Move the quality slider, see the before and after size, and download a lighter copy. It runs in your browser, so the image does not need to be uploaded.
Useful when you need to
- Get a photo under a 100 KB or 200 KB form limit
- Shrink phone pictures before emailing them
- Prepare screenshots for a document or presentation
- Save storage by compressing a batch of photos
How to use
How to use Image Compressor
01 02 Set the quality
Start at the default and lower the slider until the file is small enough. The before and after size is shown as you go.
03 Compare
Look at the result at full size to make sure it is still clear.
04 Download
Save the compressed copy.
Tips
Get better results
- Quality between 60 and 85 percent usually looks fine and saves a lot of space.
- If the size is still too big, reduce the dimensions with Image Resizer as well.
- Faces and text are the first things to look rough, so check those areas.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why is my image still too large?
Very large photos may need to be made smaller in pixels as well as compressed. Use Image Resizer, then compress again.
Does it change the format?
The image keeps a browser-friendly format. Convert with PNG to JPG if you need a specific type.
Will compression reduce sharpness?
Some detail is lost at lower quality. The slider lets you find a balance.
Are my photos uploaded?
Compression runs in your browser, so photos are not sent to a server.