Image tools

Compress, resize, convert, and remove metadata from PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WebP files. Processing stays in your browser — files are never uploaded.

Why this work happens on your device

Compression, resizing, format conversion, and metadata removal are all operations over a file you already hold. Uploading it means the file is transmitted, stored at least temporarily, and processed on hardware you do not control.

Browsers now expose canvas, image decoding, and encoding APIs that are fast enough to do this locally, which is what these tools use. A screenshot or a photo never leaves the machine.

The order that produces the smallest file

Resize first, then compress. Compressing at full resolution and shrinking afterwards spends compression on pixels that are about to be discarded.

Changing format is usually the single largest win: a photograph that is megabyte-sized as PNG often lands under a tenth of that as WebP or JPEG at comparable visual quality. The three steps stack, so run them in that order.

Metadata is separate from quality

Stripping EXIF does not touch a single pixel. It removes the camera body, timestamps, software versions, embedded thumbnails, and sometimes GPS coordinates that travel with a photo by default. Compression is what changes quality; metadata removal changes only what the file reveals about you.

Frequently asked questions

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. Every operation runs in your browser using local image APIs, so the file never leaves your device.

Which format should I choose?

JPEG or WebP for photographs, and PNG when you need sharp edges or transparency. WebP is usually smaller than JPEG at comparable quality, though very old clients may need a fallback.

Does removing metadata reduce image quality?

No. Removing EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data leaves the pixels untouched, so the image is identical. Only the embedded camera, timestamp, and location data is dropped.

Should I resize or compress first?

Resize first when the source is larger than the size you display. Then compress. Compressing first still leaves you with an oversized file after the resize.

Sharing photos publicly? Read how to remove EXIF metadata before sharing.