Compress JPG for Email — Under Size Limits
Email attachment too large? Compress your JPG images to fit within email size limits while maintaining visual quality that looks great on any screen.
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Max 50MB · JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, HEIC, AVIF
Lossless
No quality loss
Strip Metadata
Remove EXIF data
How to Compress JPG
Upload
Drag and drop your JPG file or click to browse.
Adjust Quality
Set compression level with the quality slider.
Download
Download your optimized JPG file.
Features
Smart Compression
Advanced JPG compression algorithms
Quality Control
Fine-tune with precision slider
Lossless Mode
Compress without quality loss
EXIF Removal
Strip metadata for smaller files
Batch Compress
Multiple files with ZIP download
100% Private
Files never leave your browser
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Convert NowEmail Size Limits
Gmail: 25MB, Outlook: 20MB, Yahoo: 25MB. A single high-resolution photo can be 5-10MB. Compress to send more photos per email.
Recommended Settings
- General sharing — 80-85% quality (excellent for viewing)
- Professional use — 90% quality (minimal visible difference)
- Thumbnails — 60-70% quality (small preview images)
Size Expectations
A typical 12MP photo at 80% quality compresses to 1-2MB. You can fit 10-20 high-quality photos within Gmail's 25MB limit.
How It Works
Upload JPG Photos
Upload the photos you want to email.
Set Quality (80%)
Optimal for email — great quality, small size.
Download & Send
Attach compressed photos to your email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I compress a JPG for email?
A typical 5MB photo compresses to 1-2MB at 80% quality (60-70% smaller). At 60% quality, it can go under 500KB with acceptable quality for email viewing.
Will the compressed photo look bad?
At 80-85% quality, the compressed photo is visually indistinguishable from the original when viewed on screen. Only at below 60% do compression artifacts become noticeable.
Can I compress multiple photos at once?
Yes! Upload all your photos, set the quality level, and compress them all. Download individually or as a ZIP file.
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