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Free JPG Compressor

Quick answer: To compress a JPG, add it to PixTools, set quality to roughly 70–80%, and download the smaller JPEG. JPG quality can be reduced a lot before differences become obvious.

Drop images here

or choose files · JPG / JPEG

🔒 Processed in your browser. Files are never uploaded.

About the JPG Compressor

JPG is the most common photo format, and it is also easy to shrink. The JPG compressor re-encodes your photo at a quality you choose, so you can find the point where the file is small and still looks good.

Use it before uploading to a website, sending by email or filling a form that limits file size.

How to use it

  1. 1Select your JPG or JPEG files.
  2. 2Adjust the quality slider and watch the file size change.
  3. 3Download the compressed JPGs.

Why use this tool

Made for photos

Quality slider tuned for typical camera and phone pictures.

Meets upload limits

Shrink to fit email, job portals and form size caps.

Local processing

Your photos never leave your device.

Fast

Compression runs instantly in the browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good JPG quality setting?

For most photos, 70–85% balances size and appearance. Go lower for thumbnails and higher for prints or detailed images.

Is JPG the same as JPEG?

Yes. JPG and JPEG are the same format; the shorter extension exists because older systems limited extensions to three letters.

Can I compress a JPG to a specific size like 100 KB?

Lower the quality slider step by step until the size shown is under your target. If it is still too large, resize the image to smaller dimensions first.

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.

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