Tool Guide

Image Compressor Guide

Use the right preset and format to cut file size aggressively while keeping the result visually sharp.

Focus
Balanced preset is the best starting point for most images
Best For
WebP often gives the largest savings for web delivery
Tip
Batch compression is ideal for galleries, product sets, and blog libraries

Compression strategy

Work backwards from your target file size, then tune quality until the image still looks clean at normal screen sizes.

  • Start with Balanced for general use
  • Use Best quality when image clarity matters most
  • Use Smaller file or Maximum compression only when size matters more than subtle detail

Best use cases

Compression is most useful for web pages, email attachments, content libraries, and e-commerce product images.

  • Image-heavy landing pages
  • Blog thumbnail optimization
  • Batch asset prep for catalogs and galleries

Common mistakes

The biggest mistakes are compressing an already-compressed file repeatedly or choosing a preset that is too aggressive for the image detail.

  • Do not compress the same JPEG over and over
  • Avoid Maximum compression for fine art or portrait detail unless necessary
  • Convert to WebP first if you need larger reductions