Image compressor

An image compressor is a tool that reduces the file size of photos and graphics so they load faster on websites, fit within upload limits, and take up less storage space while preserving its quality. Wixel's free image compressor works in your browser, so you can drag and drop a file, choose your compression level, and download a lighter version in seconds.

Compression works by removing redundant data or using smarter encoding, depending on the format. You'll typically compress images when:

• Uploading photos to a website or blog to improve page speed.

• Sharing files via email or messaging apps with size restrictions.

• Preparing graphics for social media platforms that have upload limits.

• Reducing storage use across cloud drives or device folders.

Once you've compressed your image, you can keep editing it using Wixel's photo editor.

Compressing an image with Wixel is simple. Here's the process:

1. Drag and drop your image into the tool or click to upload from your device.

2. Choose your preferred compression type (lossy or lossless).

3. Preview the output quality and adjust settings if needed.

4. Save the compressed image to your device.

Your original file stays intact, so you can re-compress at a different level if the first result doesn't hit the balance you need. Common formats like JPG, PNG, and WebP are all supported. If you need to resize your image before compressing, try Wixel's image resizer to adjust dimensions first, then compress for web use—keeping file size and loading speed in check.

Wixel's image compressor  removes data your eye won't notice, so the file gets smaller without obvious visual loss. This is called lossy compression, and it works well for photos, social media graphics, and web images where loading speed matters. For formats like PNG, lossless compression is also possible, which shrinks the file without losing any data. Wixel lets you preview before you download, so you can make sure the final result is good enough for the purpose you need it. You can also improve the image’s appearance afterwards using our image enhancer.

The ideal level of image compression depends on how you plan to use your image. A file size of around 100 to 300 KB usually ensures that your image looks great on websites and social media and still loads quickly.  Use this checklist when you compress image files:

• Thumbnails and icons: aim for 20–50 KB.

• Blog images and social posts: medium compression works well, target 100–200 KB.

• Product photos: ;ight compression keeps detail sharp so 200 KB to 1 MB is reasonable.

• Hero images: balance quality and speed—compress to 500 KB to 1 MB.

If you're prepping images for social media, you can explore Wixel’s free online social media templates.

A good  photo compressor  should be fast, preserve quality, and handle multiple formats. Wixel's online image compressor does exactly that. It lets you compress photos with full control over quality and file size. After you compress, you can explore more of Wixel’s editing and creation tools. For example, if you’re using the compressed image for a logo, try the circle image cropper or create a logo from scratch using our logo maker.

Wixel's image compressor is free to use. You can compress image files one at a time or in batches, preview quality before downloading, and use the online image compressor as many times as you need. You can also explore more free editing and creation tools with Wixel, such as the AI art generator, AI image extender and more. These AI tools use credits and new users start with free credits. Once those run out, you can upgrade to Wixel Pro.

Yes, compressing images before attaching them to emails or uploading to social media is one of the best ways to avoid file size limits and ensure fast loading. Email providers often cap attachments at 25 MB total, and social platforms compress photos automatically (which can hurt quality). When you use Wixel's free image compressor to compress photos first, you control the quality and stay within size limits. If you need to standardize dimensions for various social media platforms, Wixel has image resizers for various purposes such as image resizer for Instagram, YouTube thumbnail resizer and more.

Yes, image compression is one of the most effective ways to reduce image file size for faster web loading. When you compress image files before uploading to your website, you reduce the data browsers need to download, which makes pages render faster and improves user experience. Pages with compressed images load faster and keep visitors engaged.  Plus, Google considers page speed a ranking factor, so smaller image files can help you rank higher.  After you compress an image, you can keep editing it on Wixel. If you’re creating a graphic for your website, check out our add text to photo tool.

When you use Wixel to compress an image, you’ll get your compressed photo fast. If you're working with especially large files like raw DSLR photos, consider resizing them first then use the photo compressor to compress image size. This two-step approach reduces file size while keeping quality high for web use or sharing. If you need to change the format after compression, Wixel's image converter lets you switch between JPG, PNG, and WebP instantly.

Wixel's free image compressor works with the most common web and design formats: JPG, PNG and WebP. Each format handles compression differently, so choosing the right one helps you balance quality and file size when you compress an image.

Here's how each format compresses:

• JPG: best for photos with lots of color, compresses well with minimal visible loss when you compress image files.

• PNG: ideal for graphics, logos, and images with transparency. Supports lossless compression to reduce image file size without quality loss. Wixel has a PNG converter so you can easily transform images to and from this format.

• WebP: a modern format offering smaller file sizes than JPG or PNG with comparable quality, great for web performance when you compress photos.

After you compress an image, you can keep editing it with various Wixel tools to change color of image, add photo filters and more.