How to Compress an Image for WordPress
Uploading full-size camera images straight into WordPress is the quickest way to slow your whole site down.
Open the Compress Image toolCompressing each image before it goes into your media library cuts page weight, improves Core Web Vitals, and saves hosting storage — no bloated optimization plugin required.
Compress your image here, then upload the lighter version to WordPress.
Steps to Compress an Image for WordPress
Add your image
Drop in a JPG, PNG, or WEBP file — or several at once.
Set the quality
Slide the quality control until the preview hits the size you need.
Download
Save the smaller image, or download a zip if you compressed a batch.
No visible quality loss
The compressor trims file weight while keeping the image looking the same to the eye.
100% private
Everything happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nothing is stored, shared, or seen by anyone but you.
Free, no sign-up
No account, no watermark, and no install. Use it as many times as you need, completely free.
Ready to start?
Compress Image runs free in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Open Compress ImageFrequently asked questions
Do I need a WordPress plugin to compress images?+
No. Compress images here before uploading and you avoid adding another plugin that runs on every page load.
Which image formats are supported?+
JPG, PNG, and WEBP. You can also convert between them if a different format compresses better for your image.
Can I compress several images at once?+
Yes. Add multiple files and download them together as a zip.