How to compress a photo
- Add your photos. Click Choose photos in the tool above. You can add several at once.
- Pick a limit. 20 KB, 50 KB, 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB, or type your own.
- Check the result. The tool shows the final size, the pixel size and the quality it used.
- Download. One photo downloads as a file; several download together as a .zip.
Sizes people ask for most
| Where it is going | Limit to pick |
|---|---|
| Exam and job application photos | 20 KB to 50 KB (see exam sizes) |
| Signatures for forms | 10 KB to 20 KB (see signature resizer) |
| Email and chat | 200 KB to 500 KB |
| Website images | 100 KB to 200 KB |
How it keeps the photo looking good
The tool tries every quality level and keeps the highest one that fits your limit, so the file uses most of the space you allow. When a limit is very small for a large photo, lowering the quality alone would make it blocky, so the tool also makes the photo smaller in pixels until it fits at a good quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes. Snipply is free, adds no watermark and needs no account. It is paid for by the ads on this website.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything happens inside your browser, so your photo never leaves your device. That also means no upload wait and no queue.
Will the file really be under my limit?
Yes. The tool only accepts a file once it is under the limit, and shows you the final size before you download.
Can I compress many photos at once?
Yes. Add several photos and click Download all to get them in one .zip file, each under your limit.
Which format should I pick?
JPG for photos and forms, WebP for websites (smaller at the same quality), PNG for logos and screenshots that need sharp edges or a clear background.