Compress and resize images online for free - Picvelo

How to reduce the size of a photo

File size depends on two things: the number of pixels and the amount of compression. Making a photo smaller means changing one or both. It takes three steps:

Choose photos from your disk or drag them onto the box above. You can add several files at once.
Set the longer side (for example 2048 px), the format and the quality. If you have a limit, enter the maximum size in KB.
Download each file separately or all of them with one click. The file name gets a "-min" ending, so the original stays untouched.

How to reduce photo size in MB

Dimensions affect file weight the most. A 6000 × 4000 px camera photo is usually 8 to 12 MB as a JPEG. After reducing the longer side to 2048 px at about 82% quality, the result usually weighs a few hundred KB and looks almost the same on screen.

The second dial is quality. For JPEG and WEBP, lowering it from 95% to 80 to 85% shrinks the file a lot, and the difference is hard to see without zooming in. Below 60% blocky artifacts start to show, especially in smooth backgrounds and skies. If you must fit a specific limit, enter it in the "Maximum file size" field and the tool picks the quality for you.

Changing image resolution and quality

Changing resolution means changing the number of pixels. Shrinking is safe: the photo loses detail you cannot see on screen anyway. Enlarging adds no detail, it only stretches existing pixels, so this tool never enlarges photos.

Pixel count is not the same as DPI. DPI only matters in print and describes how many pixels fit in one inch of the print. For the web, email or a form, only pixels and file size count. If you are preparing a photo for print, check it with the DPI calculator or convert the size with Pixels to inches and cm.

How to reduce photo size on a phone

The tool works in your phone browser, so you do not need an app. Open this page, pick photos from your gallery and download the result. Large photos from recent phones can take a moment, because everything is processed on your device.

JPEG or WEBP

JPEG works everywhere and is the safe choice for email, forms and website uploads. At the same quality WEBP usually gives a smaller file, but not every program and form accepts it. PNG keeps transparency and has no loss, but for photographs it can be several times heavier. Pick JPEG for photos, and WEBP when page weight matters.

Frequently asked questions

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing happens in your browser and the file is never sent over the network. You can check this by turning off the internet after the page loads: the tool still works.

How many photos can I resize at once?

There is no fixed limit. Photos are processed one by one so memory does not fill up, so a few dozen large files take a while. On a phone it is better to work in smaller batches.

Does making a photo smaller reduce quality?

Yes, but in a controlled way. JPEG and WEBP are lossy, so every save discards something. At 80 to 90% quality and sensible dimensions you usually cannot see the difference on screen. Your original is not changed, the result goes to a new file.

Does the tool remove EXIF and GPS location?

Yes. The photo is redrawn and saved as a new file, so EXIF data, including the camera, date and GPS coordinates, is not carried over. That helps before you publish a photo online.

Why does an iPhone HEIC photo not load?

Many browsers cannot read HEIC. In your iPhone camera settings choose the "Most Compatible" format, or export the photo as JPG, then add it here.

What size should I use for email or a form?

For a limit of about 1 MB, a longer side of 1600 to 2048 px and 80 to 85% quality is usually enough. If a form gives a hard limit in KB, enter it in the maximum size field and the tool picks the quality.

Send clients photos in full quality

Resizing works for email or a form, but you should not deliver a whole session in compressed form. A Picvelo client gallery keeps full resolution, and clients choose and download photos themselves, with no attachments to send.