Compress JPG
Shrink JPG photos quickly — one file or a whole batch at once.
Need help? Read our guide on how to compress JPG files.
Compress JPG Images Online
This free tool re-encodes your JPG photos at a lower quality setting to shrink their file size — useful before emailing photos, uploading to a site with a size limit, or just saving storage space. Upload one file or several at once; each is compressed individually and you get them all back in a single ZIP, plus individual download links.
How to compress a JPG
- 1 Upload one or more JPG files
- 2 Choose a compression level (medium is recommended for most photos)
- 3 Click Compress JPG
- 4 Download the smaller files
Compression Levels Explained
Low: A light re-encode with almost no visible change. Best when you only need to trim a little size off an already-decent photo.
Medium: A balanced setting that noticeably shrinks the file while photos still look sharp on screen. Good default for most everyday photos.
High: Stronger compression for when file size matters more than pixel-perfect detail — still fine for web use and messaging.
Extreme: Maximum size reduction. Visible quality loss (blocky shadows, softer detail), best reserved for thumbnails or when every kilobyte counts.
When Should You Compress a JPG?
Emailing photos: A handful of full-resolution phone photos can easily exceed an email attachment limit — compress them first.
Uploading to a website or form: Many upload fields cap image size; compression gets you under the limit without cropping.
Faster-loading pages: Smaller images mean quicker page loads if you're publishing photos online.
Saving storage: Compressing a large batch of photos before archiving frees up real space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will compressing lose quality?
JPG compression is "lossy" by nature, so yes, some detail is discarded — but at Low or Medium settings the difference is barely visible on screen. Higher levels trade more quality for smaller files.
Can I compress several photos at once?
Yes. Select multiple files and each is compressed individually with the same level, then bundled into one ZIP for download.
Does this remove my photo's location/EXIF data?
Yes — re-encoding strips EXIF metadata (including GPS location, camera model, and timestamp), which also shaves off a little extra size. The photo's visual orientation is preserved either way.
Can I compress PNG or other formats here?
This tool is specifically for JPG/JPEG files. To convert a PNG to a JPG first, or to work with PDFs, see our other PDF and image tools.