Question 1

How do I reduce a JPG file size?

Accepted Answer

Upload your JPG above, use the quality slider to choose your desired compression level, and click Compress. Lower quality values produce smaller files. A quality of 80% typically reduces file size by 60–80% while maintaining excellent visual quality.

Question 2

Does compressing a JPG reduce quality?

Accepted Answer

JPG uses lossy compression, so reducing file size does reduce some image data. However, at quality settings of 75–85%, the difference is virtually invisible to the human eye while file sizes can drop by 50–80%. Our compressor lets you choose the exact quality level you want.

Question 3

How do I make a JPG file smaller without losing quality?

Accepted Answer

Use a quality setting of 80–90% for minimal visible quality loss. You can also reduce the image dimensions if the image is larger than needed. JPG's lossy compression at high quality settings is usually indistinguishable from the original.

Question 4

How do I increase JPG size (dimensions)?

Accepted Answer

To increase the pixel dimensions of a JPG, use an image upscaling tool. Simple resizing (e.g., in Paint or Preview) will increase dimensions but not add detail. AI-based upscalers can improve quality when enlarging.

Question 5

What is the best JPG quality setting for web images?

Accepted Answer

For web images, quality settings between 70–85% are generally recommended. This balances small file sizes (for faster page loading) with good visual quality. For thumbnails 60–70% is often sufficient; for hero images use 85–90%.

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