Image Compression Guides and Tips

Plain-English guides on compressing images, choosing between JPG, PNG and WebP, and fitting pictures into size limits for forms, chat apps and websites.

whatsapp image compressionHow to Compress Images for WhatsApp Without Losing QualitySend sharper photos on WhatsApp. Learn why chat photos get blurry, the best size and quality settings, and how to compress an image free in your browser.4 min readimage format guideJPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?JPG, PNG or WebP? Learn the differences, when to use each format, and how to convert and compress them for free.4 min readreduce image sizeHow to Reduce Image Size to 100KB (Free, No Upload)Reduce image size to 100KB for forms, applications and email: set a target size, get the best quality that fits, and fix it when it is still too big.6 min readquality guideHow to Compress Images Without Losing QualityHow to compress images without visible quality loss: resize first, pick the right format, use 75 to 85% quality and check the result.4 min readmobile photo compressionHow to Compress Photos on iPhone and Android (No App Needed)Reduce photo size on iPhone and Android without installing an app. Compress in your browser, pick a target size and download.4 min read

Compress to a specific size

Need to fit a size limit? These pages have the tool and a short guide for each.

Compress to 20 KB Signatures, stamps and tiny uploads free tool Compress to 50 KB ID photos and application forms free tool Compress to 100 KB Forms, resumes and email free tool Compress to 200 KB Websites, social and email free tool

Convert and compress by format

Work with a specific format using these tool pages.

Photo size for forms Passport, visa and ID photo size in pixels and KB free tool Compress JPG A free JPEG compressor with quality and target size free tool Convert PNG to JPG Smaller files, transparent areas become white free tool Convert to WebP JPG or PNG to WebP for faster websites free tool