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Compress JPG

Compress JPG/JPEG images online to reduce file size while keeping them sharp.

Drop your images here

or click to browse files

Max 5MB per file • Up to 1 images per upload

All processing local + server-side transient, no files stored.

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HOW TO COMPRESS JPG IMAGES ONLINE (FREE)

UPLOAD JPG

Drag & drop your jpg image(s) or click to browse. Our free jpg compressor works on any device—no install.

ADJUST QUALITY

Use our quality slider to balance file size and visual fidelity. Defaults are tuned for the web.

AUTO-COMPRESS & DOWNLOAD

Compression starts automatically. Download individual jpg files or a ZIP for batch.

TIP

For websites, aim for smaller files to improve Core Web Vitals and SEO. WebP offers excellent compression; keep PNG for transparency.

WHY COMPRESS JPG?

Compressing JPGs reduces bytes dramatically while keeping photos sharp for the web. Use lean images for faster loads and better user experience.

Tip: publish responsive images with exact sizes to reduce CLS and improve perceived performance.

MAKE YOUR JPG SMALLER WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY

BALANCED QUALITY
Dial in the right quality to keep photos clear while cutting size dramatically.
QUICK LOADS
Lean JPGs speed up websites and emails without obvious artifacts.
SEO BENEFITS
Smaller images help with better user experience and rankings.

QUALITY VS SIZE GUIDE

Interactive demo: See how quality affects file size in real-time

DEMO QUALITY75%

SAMPLE: 2MB PHOTO

WEBP
1.04 MB
-48%
JPEG
1.18 MB
-41%
AVIF
798.1 KB
-61%
PNG
2.00 MB
No savings

QUALITY RECOMMENDATIONS

90-100%PRINT QUALITY

Professional printing • Archival • Large files

75-89%HIGH QUALITY

Portfolio • Social media • Good balance

60-74%WEB OPTIMIZED

Websites • Fast loading • Recommended

10-59%MAXIMUM COMPRESSION

Thumbnails • Previews • Visible quality loss

OPTIMIZATION TIPS

• PHOTOS WITH PEOPLE
Use 70-85% quality to preserve skin tones
• LANDSCAPES
Can use 60-75% quality without noticeable loss
• TEXT IN IMAGES
Use 80%+ quality to maintain readability
• GRAPHICS/LOGOS
Consider PNG for sharp edges and text

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RELATED TOOLS

You are using: COMPRESS

COMPRESS

CURRENT

Reduce file size • Keep quality

RESIZE

Scale dimensions • Batch resize

CROP

Trim images • Focus areas

CONVERT

Format change

OPTIMIZE

Smart compress + convert • Up to 80% smaller

ROTATE & FLIP

Rotate 90°/180° • Flip H/V

FORMAT-SPECIFIC TOOLS

Compress PNG

Keep alpha • Smaller files

Compress JPG

Sharp photos • Fewer bytes

Compress WebP

Modern & tiny • Fast

WORKFLOW SUGGESTIONS

• OPTIMIZE (smart all-in-one solution)
• RESIZE → OPTIMIZE (dimension + compression)
• CROP → OPTIMIZE (focus area + smart conversion)
• CONVERT → COMPRESS (manual control workflow)
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