How do I reduce the file size of an image?

Drop it on the box above and lower the quality or pick a smaller maximum width. The new size shows at once; click Download when it is small enough.

How do I compress an image to 100 KB or 200 KB?

Lower the quality step by step and watch the new size. If it is still too big, choose a smaller maximum width, such as 1280 pixels.

Which format is smallest?

WebP is usually the smallest, then JPG. Choose JPG when the file has to open everywhere. JPG fills transparent areas with white; WebP keeps them.

Are my images uploaded?

No. The conversion happens in your browser on your own device, so your images never leave it.

Yes. Converting is free with no watermark and no limit on how many images you convert. To download, sign in with a free CutLift account; it takes a few seconds.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome and other modern browsers on phones, tablets and computers. No app is needed.

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Compress images and cut the file size

Make photos small enough for email, upload forms and fast websites. Pick the quality and a maximum width, and see the saving for every file. Free and private.

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03How it works

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01Add your imagesJPG, PNG and WebP. Drop one or many, choose them, or paste with Ctrl or ⌘ + V.
02Pick quality and widthLower quality and a smaller width both shrink the file. Every file shows its new size live.
03DownloadSave each smaller file, or all of them as one ZIP.

04Why CutLift

Built to be the best one

See the savingOld size, new size and the percent saved, for every image.
Two ways to shrinkQuality controls compression; maximum width scales down huge camera photos.
Many files at onceDrop up to 100 images together and download them one by one or as a single ZIP.
Nothing is uploadedThe conversion runs in your browser, on your device. Your pictures never reach a server.

Free and unlimited. CutLift Pro adds batch processing, upscaling, sky replacement and studio exports for $7.99/month.

05The guide

The image compression guide

Two ways to shrink an image file

There are two main ways to reduce image file size. The first is quality. Lower quality compresses the picture more, and the file gets smaller. The second is the maximum width. Choose Full size, 2560, 1920, 1280 or 800 pixels on the long side. Camera photos are often several thousand pixels wide, so a smaller maximum width can shrink them a great deal.

Using both together gives the biggest saving. Lower the quality a little and set a maximum width that suits the place the picture will be shown. For a photo that goes on a website, a maximum width of 1920 or 1280 pixels is often enough.

Choosing JPG or WebP for a smaller file

You can save the result as JPG or WebP. WebP is usually the smallest, followed by JPG. Choose JPG when the file has to open everywhere, such as an upload form or an email attachment.

JPG fills transparent areas with a colour, while WebP keeps them. If your image has a clear background that you need to keep, choose WebP. Otherwise, JPG is the simplest choice. Both options sit on the same page, so you can switch between them and compare sizes.

Reaching a target size such as 100 KB

Each file shows its old size, its new size and the percent saved. To reach a target such as 100 KB or 200 KB, lower the quality step by step and watch the new size. If the file is still too big, choose a smaller maximum width, such as 1280 pixels.

Compression removes some detail, so check the result on screen before you download. Drop up to 100 images at once, and save each file or all of them as one ZIP. The work happens on your device, so nothing is uploaded, and the tool is free with a free account. Keep the original file as well, so you can compress again with other settings if the first result is too soft.

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07Questions

Good to know

Can I compress an image without losing quality?

Compression always removes a little detail, but at quality 80 to 90 most people can’t see the difference while the file gets much smaller. Compare before you download.