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Image Compressor & Converter

Upload any JPEG, PNG, or WebP image to compress it, convert it to grayscale or true black-and-white monochrome, and download a high-quality result in any format. The quality slider gives you precise control over file size vs. clarity. All image processing runs locally in your browser using the Canvas API — your images are never sent to any server.

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JPEGPNGWebPGIFBMPAVIF· Up to 50 MB
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How to Compress and Convert Images

From upload to download in four steps — no account required.

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Drag and drop any JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP image onto the upload zone, or click to open the file picker. Files up to 50 MB are supported.

  2. 2

    Choose a color mode

    Select Original to keep full colour, Grayscale to strip colour while preserving tonal depth, or Monochrome for pure black-and-white with no grey tones.

  3. 3

    Set quality and output format

    Drag the quality slider left for a smaller file, right for better quality. Pick JPEG for the smallest lossy files, PNG for lossless output, or WebP for the best balance of size and quality in modern browsers.

  4. 4

    Preview and download

    Use the Side by side tab to compare original and processed images directly. When you're happy with the result, click Download to save the optimized image to your device.

Browser-based image processing

Decode

Your browser decodes the uploaded image using its built-in image decoder, handling all common formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP.

Transform

The pixel data is drawn onto an HTML Canvas element. If grayscale or monochrome is selected, the luminance formula is applied pixel-by-pixel in microseconds.

Encode & Download

The canvas re-encodes the image to your chosen format (JPEG, PNG, or WebP) at the quality level you set, then triggers a direct download — nothing leaves your browser.

About the Image Compressor

The Image Compressor & Converter is a free, browser-based image optimizer that lets you compress photos, convert them to grayscale or monochrome, and save the result in JPEG, PNG, or WebP — all without uploading a single byte to a server. Whether you're optimizing product photos for an e-commerce site, preparing images for a blog post, or converting a photo to black-and-white for artistic effect, this tool delivers results in under a second.

Features

  • ·Drag-and-drop upload — no clicking through menus
  • ·Real-time side-by-side preview showing original vs. compressed
  • ·Compression quality slider (1–100%) for JPEG and WebP output
  • ·Grayscale conversion using the ITU-R BT.601 luminance formula for natural-looking results
  • ·Monochrome (pure B&W) conversion with 128 mid-tone threshold
  • ·Three output formats: JPEG (lossy), PNG (lossless), WebP (modern lossy)
  • ·File size stats showing original size, output size, and % saved or added
  • ·One-click download with auto-named output file
  • ·Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF input formats
  • ·No file size limit imposed by the server — only browser memory limits apply
  • ·Zero data transmitted — 100% private and offline-capable

When to use each format

JPEGBest for photos

Lossy compression that discards imperceptible detail. 75–85% quality gives the best size-to-quality ratio. Not suitable for text-heavy images.

PNGBest for graphics

Lossless compression — every pixel is preserved. Ideal for logos, screenshots, and images with sharp edges or transparency.

WebPBest for the web

25–35% smaller than JPEG at the same quality. Supported by all modern browsers. The best default choice for web delivery.

Free foreverNo sign-up100% privateWorks offlineNo server uploadInstant results

Image Compression FAQ

The tool uses your browser's built-in Canvas API to decode the image, apply any color transformations you choose, then re-encode it at the quality level you set. Everything happens locally in your browser — no file is ever uploaded to a server.

All image processing runs locally in your browser — your files never leave your device.

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