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Compress PNG images

Shrink PNG screenshots and graphics, keeping transparency where it matters.

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PNG is lossless, which is why screenshots and exported graphics are often several megabytes. It cannot get much smaller while staying a PNG, so this tool saves an opaque PNG as a high-quality JPG, and a PNG with transparent areas as WebP, which keeps the transparency. Either way the file usually drops by 70 to 90 percent.

How to compress a PNG

  1. 1

    Add PNG files

    Drop in screenshots, exports or graphics.

  2. 2

    Leave "Save as" on Auto

    Auto picks JPG, or WebP when the image has transparency.

  3. 3

    Download

    Check the before and after sizes shown for each file.

Why compress screenshots on your device

Screenshots often capture things you would not want on a stranger’s server: messages, account pages, documents. Compressing locally keeps them on your device.

Just need a different format?

To change format without compressing, use the dedicated converter.

Convert PNG to JPG

Frequently asked questions

Why is the result not a PNG?+

A PNG stays large because it is lossless. The savings come from saving it as JPG or WebP. If you need the output as JPG specifically, set "Save as" to JPG.

Will transparent areas be kept?+

Yes, in Auto mode. Transparent PNGs are saved as WebP, which supports transparency. Choosing JPG turns transparent areas white.

Is the text in my screenshot still sharp?+

Use the Light level for screenshots with small text; it keeps edges crisp.

Are my files uploaded?+

No. Everything happens inside your browser.

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