Beginner Guide to Compress Image

Shrink image file sizes for web uploads, messaging apps, and email. This post explains practical ways to compress images online with predictable quality and reliable output.

What this tool is best for

• Product image optimization
• Landing page speed improvements
• Faster media uploads for support teams

Step-by-step workflow

1. Upload an image file.
2. Choose a profile, output format, and quality or target size.
3. Compress and download the optimized image.

Recommended starting settings

• Balanced is best for everyday web and mobile uploads.
• Use target size in KB when a platform has strict limits.
• Choose WebP or JPG for photos and PNG or WebP for transparency needs.

Quality control before download

• Check readability at 100% zoom.
• Confirm the final file size fits your destination platform.
• Keep an original backup copy in case you need a different export.

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• Resize Image
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