Invisible to the eye
We aim for a clear size drop without mushy detail or colour shifts on typical photos.
JPEG · PNG · WebP · server-side compression
Smaller files — same photo on screen
Compress JPEG, PNG, and WebP with selectable quality presets. Files are sent to the compression endpoint, processed temporarily in server memory, and returned for download.
How to lighten photos
- 01
Upload
Drag files or pick them on your device — up to 12 images at once, up to 32 MB each.
- 02
Compress
Pick “Higher quality”, “Balanced”, or “Smaller file” and press “Start compression”.
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Download
Download the result and compare it with the original; size savings and visible changes depend on the source and selected preset.
Why use the Exif Expert compressor
Batch speed
Multiple files at once — less manual work when preparing a set for a site or report.
Flexible modes
Three compression modes: higher quality, 50/50 balance, or smaller file.
Transparent results
The UI shows “before → after” size in kilobytes and percent so you can see the win.
Related tools
- Add EXIF — Write a coherent camera, lens, capture date and GPS block into a photo, with every field consistent with a real device.
- View EXIF — Inspect all the EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata a file actually carries.
- Edit EXIF — Change individual EXIF fields of a JPEG — camera, dates, orientation.
- Clear EXIF — Strip all metadata, including GPS, before you share a photo.
- Compare EXIF — Put two images side by side and see how their metadata and quality differ.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a photo online while controlling quality?
How do I compress a photo online while controlling quality?
Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP images, choose Higher quality, Balanced, or Smaller file, and start compression. The files are processed temporarily in server memory; compare the downloaded result because savings and visible changes vary by source and preset.
Is the image compressor free and how many photos can I do at once?
Is the image compressor free and how many photos can I do at once?
Compression is free with no registration. You can process up to 12 images at a time, each up to 32 MB.
Which formats can I compress?
Which formats can I compress?
The compressor supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP. JPEG and WebP are compressed more aggressively in "Smaller file" mode, while PNG stays lossless on pixels.
Will compressing reduce the visible quality of my photo?
Will compressing reduce the visible quality of my photo?
JPEG and WebP are lossy and can show visible changes, especially with the Smaller file preset; PNG remains lossless on pixels. The interface reports byte savings, but you should also inspect the downloaded image.
Can I compress images to make a website or email load faster?
Can I compress images to make a website or email load faster?
Yes. Smaller files speed up page loads and make photos easier to attach to emails or upload to platforms. A single image downloads on its own, while multiple files come back as a ZIP.
Does compressing a photo also remove its EXIF metadata?
Does compressing a photo also remove its EXIF metadata?
Yes. The image is re-encoded, and the compressed copy does not carry the original EXIF block, so the camera model, capture date and GPS are gone as a side effect. If removing metadata is your actual goal, use the EXIF cleaner instead — it strips the fields while leaving the pixels untouched.
Can I compress a photo to fit an upload limit, for example under 2 MB?
Can I compress a photo to fit an upload limit, for example under 2 MB?
Pick "Smaller file" and check the resulting size, which is shown next to each image. Because the saving depends on the source photo, treat the presets as three attempts rather than an exact target: compress, look at the number, and switch preset if you need to go further.