Why file size matters
On online stores and social feeds, heavy images slow down page loads, and even a couple of extra seconds can push visitors to bounce. For sellers uploading photos to a marketplace or their own storefront, staying under a file-size limit is often a hard technical requirement, not just a nice-to-have.
How JPEG compression works
JPEG uses "lossy" compression: the image is split into small blocks, and detail the human eye barely notices gets discarded. The lower the quality number, the more gets thrown away and the smaller the file — but in the 75–90 range, the quality loss is usually next to invisible.
Privacy
This tool compresses directly in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photos are never sent to any server — from picking the file to downloading the result, everything happens on your own device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does compressing a JPEG reduce its quality?
JPEG compression is lossy, meaning some image data is removed. However,
this tool is tuned so the quality loss is barely noticeable, while file
size is reduced significantly.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens directly in your browser on your device.
No files are ever sent to a server.
What is the maximum file size I can compress?
You can upload JPEG images up to 50MB
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, this JPEG compressor is completely free to use, with no sign-up required.
What format is the output file?
The output file remains JPEG format, just with a smaller size and unchanged dimensions.