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How to make an image smaller for email and upload forms

Photos from a phone are often several megabytes, more than many forms accept. Compress image lets you choose the quality and see the new size before you download. It works in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Steps

1. 1

   Open Compress image

   Go to the tool and add one or more JPG, PNG or WebP images.

2. 2

   Choose the format

   JPG has the best compatibility. WebP is 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPG. PNG is lossless with limited saving.

3. 3

   Set the quality and width

   A quality of 80 to 85 is usually indistinguishable from the original at a fraction of the size. Capping the width with Also cap the width is usually the biggest saving. Leave it at 0 to keep the original dimensions.

4. 4

   Compare and download

   Check the before and after size, then download the result.

Tips

• If a form asks for exact dimensions, use Resize image instead.
• Start with the width cap. A photo of 4000 pixels wide is far larger than any screen needs.
• Keep your original. Compression saves a new copy.

Questions

Which quality setting should I use?

Start at 80 or 85. Go lower only if the file is still too large, and look at the result before you send it.

Should I use WebP?

WebP is smaller, but some forms and older programs still ask for JPG. If you are unsure, choose JPG.