Why compress a JPG?
Large JPEG files can take longer to upload, email, store and load on websites. Compression reduces the number of bytes while letting you choose how much quality to retain.
What does JPG quality mean?
For JPEG output, the quality setting controls how strongly the image is encoded. Higher settings generally preserve more visual detail and produce larger files; lower settings can produce smaller files with more visible compression artifacts. There is no single best setting for every photo.
When should you resize too?
If the source is much larger in pixel dimensions than the place where it will be displayed, reducing dimensions can save more bytes than compression alone. Pixmora lets you set a maximum width before encoding.
How to reduce JPG size
- Select one or more JPG/JPEG files.
- Start with Smart Compression and choose a quality level.
- Set a maximum width if the original is unnecessarily large.
- Compare the generated size and dimensions before downloading.
JPG or WebP?
JPG remains broadly compatible and is a familiar choice for photographs. WebP can be useful for modern web workflows when efficient image delivery is a priority. Test the output in the destination where it will be used.
Related Pixmora tools
Need a file-size limit? Use target-size compression. You can also convert formats or resize dimensions.