How to Compress Images Online

Large image files can slow down websites and take up storage space. Here's how to compress images online easily:

1. Choose a Reliable Compression Tool

Popular free options include:

- TinyPNG/TinyJPG (supports PNG and JPEG)

- Compressor.io (supports multiple formats)

- Squoosh by Google (advanced options)

- iLoveIMG (batch compression)

2. Upload Your Image

Visit your chosen tool's website. Click the upload button or drag and drop your image into the designated area. Most tools support JPEG, PNG, and sometimes WebP formats.

3. Select Compression Settings

Many tools offer two types:

- Lossy compression: Smaller file size, slight quality loss (usually unnoticeable)

- Lossless compression: No quality loss, moderate size reduction

For web use, lossy compression at 70-80% quality works well.

4. Preview and Compare

Good compression tools let you compare before and after images. Check if the quality meets your needs. Look at file size reduction percentage.

5. Download Compressed Image

Click the download button to save your compressed image. Some tools allow batch downloads if you compressed multiple files.

6. Best Practices

- Compress images before uploading to websites or social media

- Keep original files as backups

- For photos, JPEG works best

- For graphics with transparency, use PNG

- Aim for under 200KB for web images when possible

Recommended Tools:

- TinyPNG: Best for PNG files, up to 80% reduction

- Compressor.io: Great interface, supports most formats

- Squoosh: Offers advanced controls and format conversion

Image compression saves bandwidth, improves website speed, and makes sharing easier!