Compress Image Files Online for Free

Shrink JPG, PNG and WebP files in your browser. No uploads, no signup, no watermarks.

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Your images never leave your device. Everything runs locally in your browser, so nothing is ever uploaded to a server.

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No uploads, no queues, no waiting on a server. Compression starts the moment you drop a file onto the page.

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Every tool is free to use with no account, no watermarks and no daily limits.

Compress, resize, check, convert and create images in your browser

CompressImage.ca is a free image toolkit for everyday image problems: photos that are too large for email, PNG screenshots that take too long to upload, WebP files that need JPG compatibility, blank canvases for design work, and creative edits like pixelation, silhouettes and Polaroid-style frames.

Start with Compress Image when you need a smaller JPG, PNG or WebP. Use Compress Image to Size for strict file limits like 500 KB or 1 MB, Image Size Checker to inspect dimensions, and WebP to JPG when older apps or upload forms reject WebP.

POPULAR IMAGE TASKS

  • Compress image files before uploading them to a website, form or dashboard
  • Compress images to exact targets like 100 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB
  • Find image dimensions, file size, format and aspect ratio
  • Convert WebP images to JPG for compatibility
  • Create blank PNG, JPG or WebP canvases at exact sizes
  • Create silhouettes, pixelated images, Polaroid-style frames and black-and-white photos
  • Encode images as Base64 or decode Base64 image strings back to files
  • Compress, resize, crop and preview animated GIFs
  • View and remove EXIF, GPS and hidden photo metadata

How-To Image Guides

How to compress an image

  • Open your photos in the Image Compressor
  • Pick a quality level to control how much the image size shrinks, or stick with the smart default
  • Watch the live result and the new file size on every row
  • Everything happens locally in your browser, so there is nothing to upload and no waiting
  • Download your smaller images one by one, or save them all as a ZIP
Compress images

How to compress an image to a specific size

  • Open Compress Image to Size
  • Enter a target such as 100 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB
  • Choose JPG or WebP output and optionally set a max width
  • Download the copy that gets as close as possible to your size limit
  • Or jump straight to a preset: 20 KB, 50 KB, 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB
Compress to size

How to convert WebP to JPG

  • Open the WebP to JPG Converter
  • Drop in one or more WebP files
  • Choose a background colour for transparent areas
  • Download JPG files that work in older apps, upload forms and workflows
Convert WebP to JPG

How to create image effects

Create silhouettes

How to convert images to Base64 and back

  • Use Image to Base64 to turn JPG, PNG or WebP files into text
  • Choose raw Base64 or a full Data URI for HTML, CSS, JSON or testing
  • Use Base64 to Image when you need to decode the text back into a file
  • Everything runs locally in your browser with no upload step
Convert image to Base64

How to view and remove EXIF data

  • Open EXIF Viewer to inspect camera, timestamp and GPS metadata
  • Review whether the photo contains private location or device information
  • Use Remove EXIF when you want a cleaner sharing copy
  • The original photo stays on your device and is never uploaded
View EXIF data

How to make an image black and white

  • Open Black and White Image
  • Choose grayscale for a natural monochrome photo
  • Choose pure black and white for a high-contrast threshold effect
  • Download the finished PNG, JPG or WebP file
Make image black and white

How to make a GIF smaller

Compress a GIF

Compress Image FAQ

How do I compress image files online for free?

Open the Compress Image tool, drop in your JPG, PNG or WebP files, choose a quality level if needed, and download the smaller images. Processing happens locally in your browser, so your files are not uploaded.

Are my images uploaded to CompressImage.ca?

No. The image tools are designed to run locally in your browser. Your original images and optimized files stay on your device.

Can I compress images to a specific size?

Yes. Use Compress Image to Size to target common limits like 100 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB.

Can I resize, convert and edit images too?

Yes. In addition to compression, CompressImage.ca includes tools to resize images, convert formats, check image size, create blank images, pixelate photos, make silhouettes and add Polaroid-style frames.