Compress an image without uploading it
Choose a 50, 100, 200, or 500KB ceiling, or adjust quality yourself. Compare the measured result and download a JPEG or WebP copy. Processing stays in this browser tab.
How it works
Choose an image
Open a JPG, PNG, or WebP image from your device.
Choose a target or quality
Select a maximum KB target for automatic fitting, or use the quality control. JPEG and WebP use different encoders, so compare both when size matters.
Compare and download
The result card shows the original and compressed sizes before you save the file.
What stays private here
- The source image is decoded in this browser tab.
- Canvas creates the output file on this device.
- No source image or output image is sent to Peelaway.
- Nothing from this utility is added to your Peelaway account.
Questions about this tool
Is the image uploaded for compression?
No. The browser decodes and encodes the file locally. The source image is not sent to Peelaway's servers by this utility.
Why can a compressed image sometimes be larger?
A source may already be heavily optimized, or the selected quality may preserve more data than the original. The size comparison makes that visible before download.
Can I compress to a specific file-size limit?
Yes. Choose 50, 100, 200, or 500KB. The browser searches for the highest quality within the limit and reduces dimensions only when quality changes are not enough.
Should I choose JPEG or WebP?
JPEG has broad compatibility. WebP often produces a smaller file at a similar visual quality and can preserve transparency, but very old software may not open it.
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