Compress images online, free and private.
Lytepic (formerly Squeeze) shrinks JPG, PNG and WebP files right in your browser. Pick a quality or type a target size like 100 KB, then download a smaller file in seconds. Nothing is uploaded.
Pick a size to set the exact pixels, crop to fit and the file size limit. These are examples, so always follow your form’s own instructions.
Type a size and Lytepic finds the best quality that fits. Clear the box to use the quality slider instead.
What is Lytepic?
Lytepic is a free online image compressor, also known as a photo compressor, picture compressor or image size reducer. It reduces the file size of JPG, PNG and WebP images, resizes them, and converts between formats, all inside your browser. You do not need to install anything or create an account.
How to compress an image online
- Choose your image. Drag and drop a JPG, PNG or WebP file into the box above.
- Set quality or a target size. Use the slider, or type a size such as 100 KB and let Lytepic find the best quality that fits.
- Compare. The before and after preview shows the new file size and how much smaller it is.
- Download. Save the smaller image. Your original is never changed.
Compress an image to a specific size
Forms, portals and email often limit how large a picture can be. Pick the size you need and Lytepic will reduce the image to fit, lowering quality first and shrinking the dimensions only if it has to.
More ways to use Lytepic
The same tool also works as a JPEG compressor, a PNG to JPG converter and a WebP converter, and it can resize images by width and height. These pages explain each use.
Why people use Lytepic
- Private: your pictures stay on your device. There is no upload.
- Free: no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.
- Fast: compression runs instantly in your browser.
- Flexible: resize, convert between JPG, PNG and WebP, or aim for an exact file size.
Supported formats
You can open JPG (JPEG), PNG and WebP images. The result can be saved as JPG, PNG or WebP. JPG is best for photos, PNG for screenshots and graphics with sharp edges, and WebP is often the smallest option for websites. Not sure which to pick? Read our guide to JPG, PNG and WebP.
Compress images for WhatsApp, email and websites
Smaller images upload faster, fit within email attachment limits, save mobile data and help web pages load more quickly. Use Lytepic to prepare photos before you share them on WhatsApp, attach them to an email, fill in an online form, or publish them on your own site.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compress an image online for free?
Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP into Lytepic, choose a quality or type a target size such as 100 KB, check the preview and download the smaller file. It is free and needs no signup.
How do I reduce image size to 100KB, 50KB or 20KB?
Type the size into the target size box. Lytepic finds the best quality that fits and shrinks the dimensions only if it has to. There are dedicated guides for 20KB, 50KB, 100KB and 200KB.
Does compressing an image reduce its quality?
JPG and WebP compression is lossy, so some detail is discarded. At moderate settings the difference is often hard to see while the file can be much smaller. The before and after preview lets you judge the result before you download.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Lytepic compresses images inside your browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent to a server.
Which image formats are supported?
You can open JPG, PNG and WebP images and save the result as JPG, PNG or WebP. If your browser cannot create WebP files, Lytepic tells you and gives you another format.
What is the best quality setting?
For most photos, 75 to 85% is a good balance between size and sharpness. Use 85 to 90% for screenshots with text, or keep them as PNG.
Can I compress images on my phone?
Yes. Lytepic runs in modern mobile browsers. Choose a photo from your gallery, adjust the settings and download the result.
How do I compress a PNG?
PNG is lossless, so a quality slider does not shrink it. To make a PNG much smaller, convert it to WebP (which keeps transparency) or to JPG (if it has no transparency), or reduce its dimensions. Lytepic can do all three, and when you set a target size it converts PNG photos for you. It does not do lossless PNG recompression.
How do I convert PNG to JPG or JPG to WebP?
Choose the output under Format (jpeg, png or webp), or use the dedicated pages for PNG to JPG and converting to WebP.
How do I compress an image without losing quality?
Resize the image to the size you will use, choose the right format, and use about 75 to 85% quality for photos. Some loss is unavoidable, but it can be invisible. Our guide explains how to compress images without losing quality.
How do I resize an image online?
Change the width or height in Lytepic. With “lock ratio” switched on, the other value follows automatically so the picture is not stretched. Smaller dimensions also reduce the file size.
How do I compress photos on iPhone or Android?
Open Lytepic in your phone’s browser, choose the photo and download the smaller version. See how to compress photos on iPhone and Android for built-in options too.
Is there an image compressor that does not upload my files?
Yes. Lytepic runs entirely in your browser, so your images are never sent to a server.
Is Lytepic the same as Squeeze?
Yes. Lytepic was previously called Squeeze. It is the same free image compressor under a new name.
About the name
Lytepic was previously called Squeeze. If you were looking for the Squeeze image compressor, this is it: the same free tool with a new name.