Compress JPG
Compress JPG is a free online image tool for changing JPG and JPEG files into JPG files. Compress JPG accepts 1 MIME type, returns image/jpeg, includes 1 setting, and runs in your browser on the device.
Drop .jpg / .jpeg file here
or click to choose — or paste an image with ⌘V / Ctrl+V
Options
Key facts
- Input
- 2 formats: JPG and JPEG (image/jpeg)
- Output
- JPG (image/jpeg)
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Settings
- 1 control: JPG quality
- File mode
- 1 input file creates 1 output file
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use Compress JPG
- 1
Open your JPG, JPEG file
Drop your JPG, JPEG file onto the page, or click to browse and pick one from your device.
- 2
Choose options
Adjust the conversion options to suit your needs. Defaults work well for most inputs.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert. Your JPG file is ready to download in seconds.
Compress JPG details
First, Compress JPG reads JPG and JPEG source files and prepares JPG output for the image workflow. Next, The visible controls are JPG quality. Additionally, Files and text stay in the browser session.
Drop in a JPG (or JPEG) and re-encode it at a lower quality to shrink the file. Quality 1 is the smallest, very lossy file; 100 is the largest, near-original file. 60;80 is a good middle ground for web; typically yielding 40;70% size savings vs. the source with minimal visible loss. Transparent areas (rare in JPG sources) are flattened to white. Compress JPG runs locally in your browser; your file never gets uploaded.
Common searches
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JPG to AVIF
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JPG to PDF
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Frequently asked
What is Compress JPG?
Compress JPG is a free online image tool for changing JPG and JPEG files into JPG files. Compress JPG accepts 1 MIME type, returns image/jpeg, includes 1 setting, and runs in your browser on the device.
What files does Compress JPG accept and create?
Compress JPG accepts JPG, JPEG files (image/jpeg) and creates JPG files (image/jpeg). The page includes 1 setting: JPG quality.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. Compress JPG runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use Compress JPG?
Open Compress JPG, drop in your JPG, JPEG file, choose any options, and click Convert. Your browser does the work locally and produces a JPG file you can save right away.
What is the maximum file size for Compress JPG?
Because Compress JPG runs in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's available memory. Most modern phones and laptops handle files up to a few hundred MB without issues.