How to Compress JPG, PNG & WebP Images
Updated August 22, 2026
Large image files slow down websites and take up unnecessary storage. Learn how to optimize JPG, PNG, and WebP images by 70–80% without visible loss in sharpness.
To compress images without losing quality, use WebP or lossy JPEG compression set between 80% and 90%. Use our Image Compressor to batch process images locally in your browser.
Lossy vs. Lossless Compression Explained
Lossy compression (used in JPG and WebP) removes microscopic visual details that the human eye cannot perceive. It yields file size savings of 60% to 85%.
Lossless compression (used in PNG) strips metadata and optimizes color tables without altering pixel data, keeping image quality 100% identical.
Recommended Compression Settings for Web & Mobile
Photographs: Use WebP or JPG at 85% quality.
Web Graphics & Logos: Use PNG with lossless compression or WebP with alpha transparency.
Screenshots: Use PNG or WebP to keep text edges crisp.
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Frequently asked questions
Will compressing an image make it look blurry?
Not if you keep compression between 80% and 90%. At these settings, the file size shrinks dramatically while the image remains crisp.