Compress JPG online
Shrink a JPG by quality or to 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB. Right in your browser, no limits.
or drop it here · JPG → JPG
- Processed on your device — the file never leaves it
To compress a JPG, pick your photo, set a quality or a 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB target, and download a lighter JPG. The format stays the same, so you still get a JPG. Compression runs in your browser with no sign-up and no limits.
How to do it
- 1Choose your JPGClick "Choose photo" and the picker will show JPG files.
- 2Set a targetUnder "Target", click "200 KB", "500 KB" or "1 MB" if a form has a size cap. Otherwise keep "By quality" and move the "Quality" slider.
- 3Leave the format"Format" is set to "Same as source", so the result stays a JPG.
- 4DownloadClick "Download". You will see the size before and after and the percentage saved.
Features
| Modes | by quality (30 to 95 %, default 82 %) or a 200 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB target |
|---|---|
| Size targets | always reachable for JPG |
| If it won't fit | at 30 % the sides shrink by 20 % and the search repeats |
| Format | stays JPG, same extension |
| If it can't get smaller | you get the original back with a note |
| Metadata | EXIF is not copied, rotation is applied |
| Processing | in your browser, one file at a time |
When it comes in handy
- Passport and visa photosOnline visa and passport forms often set a strict size cap. Pick the 200 KB target and the photo is fitted without touching its pixel size unless needed.
- Job and college applicationsApplication portals reject heavy uploads. Choose the closest target, such as 500 KB, and quality is tuned for you.
- Faster web pages and listingsHeavy JPGs slow down a page or a product listing. Compress by quality at around 80 % and the difference on screen is hard to see.
- Email attachmentsPhone photos are large. The 1 MB target keeps good detail and lets you attach several shots to one email.
Popular formats
Frequently asked questions
The essentials in brief
How can I get a JPG under 500 KB for an upload form?
Pick the 500 KB target and the right quality is found for you. If the photo still doesn't fit at 30 %, its sides shrink by 20 % and the search runs again.
Can I compress a JPG with zero quality loss?
No, recompressing a JPG is always lossy, but at 75 to 90 % the change is usually invisible on screen. Lower values show more artifacts on skies and skin.
Why didn't my JPG shrink after compressing?
It was probably already compressed harder than the quality you chose. In that case you get the original JPG back with a note, so you never end up with a bigger file.
Will compressing change my photo's dimensions?
Not in By quality mode. The sides only shrink by 20 % when a size target can't be reached even at 30 % quality.
Is EXIF data kept after compressing a JPG?
No, the date, camera model and GPS are not copied on recompression. Rotation is applied, so the photo stays upright.
What is the difference between compressing and resizing a JPG?
Compressing lowers file weight by trading some quality, and the pixel size stays the same. If you need fewer pixels, use the resize tool.
Can I type an exact size in KB for my JPG?
No, there are three targets: 200 KB, 500 KB and 1 MB. For anything in between, use By quality and watch the final size.
Can I compress private photos without sending them online?
Yes. Compression runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device, which is also why there is no sign-up and no limits.