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Compress JPG Images

Compress and optimize your JPG (JPEG) images by re-encoding at your desired quality level. Free online compressor — use the slider to find the perfect balance.

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How to Compress JPG Images

1

Upload

Drag and drop your files or click Browse to select them.

2

Convert

Adjust the quality slider if needed, then click Convert All.

3

Download

Download your converted files individually or all at once.

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Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API and WebAssembly.

Need to automate this?

Convert images programmatically with the iLoveAVIF API — AVIF, JPG, PNG, and WebP via a single endpoint.

curl -X POST https://iloveavif.com/api/v1/convert \
  -H "X-API-Key: ilav_YOUR_KEY" \
  -F "file=@photo.jpg" \
  -F "format=avif" \
  --output photo.avif
Learn about the API → Setup guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Your JPEG image is decoded, then re-encoded at a lower quality setting. This removes additional data to reduce file size while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

Yes, completely free with no watermarks. Free users get 5 compressions per day. Pro users get unlimited compressions.

For web images, a quality of 70-85 offers an excellent balance of file size and visual quality. Most users won't notice any difference below 85.

Depending on the original quality and your target setting, you can typically reduce file sizes by 30-70%. Photos with lots of detail compress more efficiently.

JPEG compression is lossy, so some detail is removed. At quality settings above 70, the difference is usually imperceptible to the human eye.

Prefer converting from your browser?

Get the iLoveAVIF Chrome extension — right-click any image on the web to convert it instantly, or batch-convert with drag and drop. Free, no sign-up required.

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