Compress Image

"File too large": the upload error everyone knows

You are finishing a job application or a visa file online, you attach a photo from your phone, and the form refuses it because it is over the size limit. Phone photos are heavy, and application portals and e-mail providers cap the size of attachments. Jood's image compressor makes your pictures lighter, often by half or more, depending on the image.

It works with JPG, PNG and WebP, one image or several at a time.

Picking a compression level

There are three levels, and the right one depends on how strict the limit is:

• The lightest level keeps the best quality. Use it when the image is only slightly over the limit, or when you plan to print it.
• The middle level is the recommended one and is enough most of the time: a passport-style photo for a form, a copy of an ID card, photos for an e-mail.
• The strongest level gives the smallest file. Keep it for very strict limits or for e-mails that carry a lot of photos.

Start with the middle level. If the file is still too big, run it again on the strongest level, then zoom in on the result to check that any text in the document is still readable.

Same format, JPG or WebP?

The second choice is the format of the file you get back:

• Keep the original format if you only want the size to change.
• JPG is the most compatible, so it is the safest choice for official forms. It has no transparency, so avoid it for a logo on a transparent background.
• WebP is usually the smallest and works well for websites. Just check that the site you are uploading to accepts it.

Then click the compress button and the lighter images download to your device.

When compressing is not enough

Some forms ask for exact pixel dimensions, not just a maximum file size. For that you need the image resizer, and shrinking the dimensions also makes the file lighter. If you only need a different format, say PNG to JPG, the image format converter does it directly.

Processed on your own device

The images are handled inside your browser and are never uploaded to a server, unlike many online tools that send your files to theirs. A photo of your ID or your passport picture stays on your phone or computer.

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