How to Compress Images for Website

Large images slow down your website, hurt SEO, and frustrate visitors. Learn how to compress images for web without sacrificing visual quality.

🗜️ Compress Images Now

⚠️ The Problem

Your website loads slowly because of large images. Google penalizes slow sites in search rankings, and visitors leave before pages finish loading.

The Solution

Compress images to reduce file size by up to 90% while maintaining visual quality. A 2MB photo becomes 200KB with no visible difference.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Upload Your Images

    Drag and drop images into the compressor. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats.

  2. 2

    Set Compression Level

    Use 80% quality for most web images - excellent quality at small file size. Lower for thumbnails, higher for hero images.

  3. 3

    Preview Results

    Compare before and after. Check file size reduction and visual quality.

  4. 4

    Download Compressed Images

    Download individually or as a ZIP. Replace original files on your website.

  5. 5

    Upload to Your Website

    Replace your large images with compressed versions. Enjoy faster load times!

💡 Pro Tips

  • Convert PNG to WebP for even smaller files - WebP is 25-35% smaller than PNG
  • Resize images to actual display size before compressing (don't upload 4000px images for 400px displays)
  • Use 60-70% quality for thumbnails - small size means quality differences are invisible
  • For photos, JPG compression is best. For graphics/logos, use PNG or WebP

Related Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best format for web images?
WebP offers the best compression. JPG is great for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency.
What quality setting should I use?
80% for most images. 90% for important hero images. 60-70% for thumbnails.
How much can I reduce image size?
Typically 60-90% reduction. A 2MB image often compresses to 200-400KB.
Will visitors notice the compression?
At 80% quality, the difference is invisible to human eyes. Only extreme compression (below 50%) shows artifacts.
🔒 Your files never leave your browser
100% free, no signup