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PixTools

Free Image Compressor

Quick answer: To compress an image online, drop it into PixTools, choose a quality level (around 70–80% is a good balance), and download the smaller file. Compression happens inside your browser, so the image is never uploaded.

Drop images here

or choose files · JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF

🔒 Processed in your browser. Files are never uploaded.

About the Image Compressor

Large photos slow down websites, fill up email attachments and eat storage. PixTools's image compressor reduces file size by re-encoding your picture with a smarter quality setting, and you can see the result before you download it.

It supports JPG, PNG and WebP, handles many files at once and lets you download everything as a single ZIP. Because the work happens on your device, it is fast and private.

How to use it

  1. 1Drop one or more images into the box or click to browse.
  2. 2Move the quality slider. Lower values give smaller files.
  3. 3Compare the before and after size, then download each image or the full ZIP.

Why use this tool

Private by design

Images stay on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.

Batch ready

Compress many images in one go and save them as a ZIP.

Format aware

JPG and WebP use quality encoding; PNG uses colour quantization.

No signup

No account, no watermark and no daily limits.

Frequently asked questions

How much can an image be compressed?

It depends on the image. Photos often shrink a lot at 70–80% quality with little visible change, while already optimized or very small images shrink less.

Does compressing reduce image quality?

JPG and WebP compression is lossy, so some detail is discarded. At moderate settings the difference is hard to notice. Use the preview and pick the lowest size that still looks good to you.

Which format is best for the web?

WebP usually gives smaller files than JPG or PNG at similar visual quality and is supported by all modern browsers. Use the WebP Converter if you want to switch.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. PixTools processes images locally in your browser using your device. Your files are not uploaded or stored.