JPG Image Compressor
Reduce JPG file sizes while maintaining visual quality. Perfect for web optimization, email attachments, and storage management.
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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF • Maximum file size: 50MB
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About JPG Compression
JPG compression uses lossy compression algorithms to significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining acceptable visual quality. Our tool allows you to control the balance between file size and image quality through adjustable compression settings.
How JPG Compression Works
- • Lossy compression: Reduces file size by removing some image data
- • Quality control: Adjustable compression levels from 10% to 100%
- • Color space optimization: Efficient encoding of color information
- • DCT algorithm: Discrete Cosine Transform for frequency domain compression
Key Benefits
- • Smaller file sizes: Reduce storage requirements by 50-90%
- • Faster uploads: Quicker file transfers and sharing
- • Web optimization: Improved website loading speeds
- • Batch processing: Compress multiple images at once
Compression Guidelines
Quality Settings:
- • 90-100%: Minimal compression, best quality, larger files
- • 70-90%: Good balance of quality and file size (recommended)
- • 50-70%: Noticeable compression, smaller files
- • 10-50%: Heavy compression, significant quality loss
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my images safe when compressing JPG files?
Yes, absolutely! All compression happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. No images are uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What is the difference between lossy and lossless compression?
JPG uses lossy compression, which means some image data is permanently removed to achieve smaller file sizes. This results in excellent compression ratios but with some quality loss depending on the settings you choose.
What quality setting should I use for JPG compression?
For web use, 70-80% quality typically provides the best balance of file size and visual quality. For printing or archival purposes, use 90-100%. For thumbnails or previews, 50-70% may be sufficient.
Can I compress images from other formats to JPG?
Yes! Our compressor accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF images as input and outputs optimized JPG files. This is useful for converting and compressing images from various sources.
Technical Details
Supported Input Formats
- • JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
- • PNG (.png)
- • WebP (.webp)
- • AVIF (.avif)
Processing Features
- • Adjustable quality (10-100%)
- • Batch processing
- • Real-time preview
- • Progress tracking
Output Details
- • Format: JPEG (.jpg)
- • Color space: RGB
- • Compression: Lossy
- • Metadata: Preserved when possible