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Resize & Compress Images Without Losing Quality
Free online tool to resize, compress, and optimize your images for web and mobile. Reduce file size while maintaining visual quality.
profile-photo.jpg
2.4 MB → 450 KB (81% smaller)
Quality
80%
Dimensions
1200×800 → 800×533
Format
JPG → WEBP
Image Resizer & Compressor
Upload your image and adjust the settings to resize or compress it. Our tool supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, and more.
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Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP (Max 10MB)
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Why Use Our Image Resizer?
Our tool offers powerful features to optimize your images for web, social media, or storage.
Smart Compression
Reduce image file size without noticeable quality loss using advanced compression algorithms.
Multiple Resize Options
Resize by percentage, exact dimensions, width, or height while maintaining aspect ratio.
Format Conversion
Convert between JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats to get the best quality/size ratio.
Privacy Focused
All processing happens in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers.
Fast Processing
Optimized algorithms ensure quick processing even for large images.
Mobile Friendly
Works perfectly on all devices including smartphones and tablets.
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How Image Compression Works: A Technical Deep Dive
Understanding Image Compression
Image compression is the process of reducing the file size of an image without significantly degrading its visual quality. There are two main types of compression:
- Lossless compression: Reduces file size without losing any image data. Perfect for images where quality is critical (e.g., medical imaging, technical drawings).
- Lossy compression: Achieves greater compression by selectively discarding less important visual data. Ideal for web images where small file sizes are prioritized.
How Our Tool Compresses Images
Our image compressor uses advanced algorithms to analyze your image and apply the most effective compression techniques:
Color Space Optimization
Converts images to optimal color spaces and reduces color depth where possible without noticeable quality loss.
Discrete Cosine Transform
For JPEGs, uses DCT to separate image into frequency components, allowing selective reduction of high-frequency data.
Quantization
Reduces precision of color information in areas where human vision is less sensitive to changes.
Entropy Coding
Applies Huffman or arithmetic coding to efficiently represent compressed image data.
Choosing the Right Compression Level
The optimal compression level depends on your specific needs:
| Quality | File Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100% | Large | Print, professional photography |
| 70-89% | Medium | Websites, blogs, social media |
| 50-69% | Small | Thumbnails, mobile apps |
| Below 50% | Very Small | Placeholders, extreme bandwidth constraints |
Advanced Techniques
For those looking to squeeze every last byte from their images, consider these advanced techniques:
- Progressive JPEGs: Load a low-quality version first that progressively improves.
- Responsive Images: Serve different sizes based on the user's device.
- Lazy Loading: Only load images when they're about to enter the viewport.
- CDN Optimization: Use a CDN with image optimization capabilities.
- Next-Gen Formats: Consider WebP or AVIF for modern browsers.
Pro Tip
Always preview your compressed images at 100% zoom to check for artifacts, especially in areas with fine details or sharp edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our image resizer and compressor tool.
How Our Image Resizer Works
A step-by-step guide to using our tool effectively for all your image optimization needs.
1
Upload Your Image
Drag and drop your image file or click to browse. We support JPG, PNG, WEBP, and more.
2
Adjust Settings
Choose your resize method, output format, quality level, and other optimization options.
3
Download Result
Preview the optimized image and download it to your device with a single click.
Detailed Technical Process
- Image Parsing: When you upload an image, the browser reads the file and decodes it into a bitmap representation in memory.
- Canvas Creation: The tool creates an HTML5 canvas element where all image manipulation occurs.
- Resizing: Based on your settings, the image is drawn to the canvas at the target dimensions using high-quality bicubic interpolation.
- Color Space Conversion: For JPEG/WEBP output, the image is converted from RGB to YCbCr color space which allows more efficient compression.
- Quantization: The image data is processed through a quantization matrix that reduces precision in less visually important components.
- Encoding: The processed image data is encoded into the selected output format using the specified quality parameters.
- Metadata Handling: If selected, EXIF and other metadata is stripped from the output file.
- Download Preparation: The final image is converted to a Blob object and made available for download.
Note on Quality
The actual visual quality at a given compression level can vary depending on image content. Photos with lots of detail and color variation typically compress better than images with large areas of solid color or sharp edges.
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updaterr.sitePrivacy Policy
Last Updated: June 1, 2023
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or use our Image Resizer & Compressor tool.
Information We Collect
When you use our Image Resizer & Compressor tool, we want to assure you that:
- All image processing occurs directly in your browser. We do not upload your images to our servers.
- We do not store, share, or sell your images or any information derived from them.
- The only data we may collect is standard web analytics (like page visits) through services like Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the non-personal information we collect to:
- Improve and optimize our tool
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
- Provide and maintain the service
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Google Adsense for displaying advertisements
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use your information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Contact Us
For more information about our privacy practices, or if you have questions, please contact us by email at contact@updaterr.site.
Disclaimer
No Warranty
The Image Resizer & Compressor tool is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the tool will meet your requirements or that its operation will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall we be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the tool, even if we have been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.
Image Processing
While we strive to provide high-quality image processing, we cannot guarantee the results of any compression or resizing operation. It is your responsibility to verify that the processed images meet your requirements before using them.
External Links
Our tool may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Your continued use of the tool after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new disclaimer.