Complete Guide to Image Compression
What is an Image Compressor?
An image compressor is a tool that reduces image file sizes. It helps increase website loading speeds, save storage space, and conserve bandwidth. This tool operates 100% in your browser, ensuring complete privacy as images are not sent to any server.
How to Use
Step 1: Upload an image to compress by drag-and-drop or file selection. Step 2: Adjust compression quality with the slider (0.1-1.0). Step 3: Optionally set max width/height to resize the image. Step 4: Click 'Compress' to preview the compressed image. Step 5: Download if satisfied.
Key Features
• Drag-and-drop support for easy upload • Quality adjustment: Fine-tune compression from 0.1-1.0 • Size adjustment: Resize with max width/height settings • Real-time preview: Compare before/after • File size comparison: Show original, compressed size, and reduction rate • Multiple formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF • Completely free: No usage limits • Privacy protection: Browser-based processing, no server transfer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q. Is my data safe?
- A. Yes, all processing happens in your browser only. No data is sent to any server. Uploaded images are processed only on your own computer.
- Q. What image formats are supported?
- A. Supports JPG (JPEG), PNG, WebP, and GIF formats. You can upload images up to 10MB in size.
- Q. Does lowering quality reduce image quality?
- A. Lowering quality reduces file size but may cause quality degradation. 0.8 or higher is recommended. Adjust appropriately for your use case: 0.7-0.8 for web, 0.9-1.0 for print.