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How to compress PNG images

Choose a quality level.

Start with a clear source and a specific destination for the result. Follow a real example and learn which settings affect the saved file.

Follow the guide
A REAL INPUT AND DOWNLOADED RESULT
Before Original source before png compressor: 960 x 640 px.

sample.png: 960 x 640 px, 9,994 bytes.

After Downloaded result from PNG Compressor: 960 x 640 px.

image-001.png: 960 x 640 px, 4,887 bytes.

The actual source and downloaded output, scaled independently for readability.
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How to compress PNG images

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Upload PNG images and preserve full color at quality 100, or choose a smaller color palette at lower settings. Open PNG Compressor.

01

Choose a quality level

Open PNG Compressor and select Choose images, drag in a supported file, or use the sample. On a phone, open Settings to reach the same controls.

Move Image quality while watching the active image preview and size estimate. Start with a moderate reduction, then inspect fine edges, lettering and flat color areas.

The preview is an estimate from the browser. The final server encoder can produce a different file size; judge the downloaded result.

02

Handle a batch deliberately

Use the source thumbnails above the image to select a file. Keep Use these settings for all images enabled for one shared setting, or disable it for individual values.

A photograph and a diagram often need different settings. Do not force the smallest value across a mixed batch without reviewing it.

The example in this guide

Image quality: 65

Input
960 x 640 px
Output
960 x 640 px
Input file
9,994 bytes
Downloaded file
4,887 bytes
Measured size change
51.1% smaller
03

Read the compression result

Select Start, then compare the original and output byte counts in the compression summary.

Keep the downloaded copy before starting a new task. Refreshing an editor or download page returns to the main tool page; normal Back navigation can restore the current workflow.

An already optimized image can have little room for reduction. A larger output is possible; the actual measured result matters more than a slider position.

USEFUL DETAILS

Common questions

What should I check in the downloaded result?

An already optimized image can have little room for reduction. A larger output is possible; the actual measured result matters more than a slider position.

How does PNG Compressor work?

Upload PNG images and preserve full color at quality 100, or choose a smaller color palette at lower settings.

Is the preview size the exact downloaded file size?

No. The preview is an estimate from a bounded browser rendering. The final file is produced separately; check its downloaded size and visual quality.

YOUR TURN

Try this with your own file.

Try a sample or use your own file, and review the result before sharing.

Open PNG Compressor

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