Compress JPG Online — Free JPEG Compressor
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Reduce your JPG file sizes by up to 80% without visible quality loss. Our compressor optimizes JPEG images for web, email, social media, and document uploads. No account needed.
Pro Tip: JPG compression works by reducing color information. Balanced mode gives the best quality-to-size ratio for most photos.
How It Works
1
Upload JPG
Select one or multiple JPEG images.
2
Choose quality level
Light, Balanced, or Strong compression.
3
Process
Compression happens in seconds.
4
Download
Save optimized JPGs to your device.
Who Uses This
Social Media Posts
Compress photos for faster uploads to Instagram, Facebook.
Email Attachments
Send photos via email without size issues.
Website Images
Optimize product photos and blog images.
Document Scans
Reduce scanned document image sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between JPG and JPEG?+
They're the same format. JPG is the 3-letter extension from DOS days. JPEG is the full name.
How much can I compress a JPG?+
Typically 50-80% reduction. A 5MB photo often compresses to under 1MB with Balanced mode.
Does JPG compression remove metadata?+
Our tool focuses on reducing visual data size. EXIF metadata may be preserved or stripped depending on the compression level.
Can I compress a JPG multiple times?+
You can, but each re-compression slightly degrades quality. Compress from the original file for best results.
Is PNG better than JPG for compression?+
For photos, JPG compresses much smaller. PNG is better for graphics, logos, and images with transparency.
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