How to Compress Images Using Squoosh.app and Other Free Online Tools

How to Compress Images Using Free Online Tools

Optimizing your images is important for faster load times, better SEO, and meeting upload limits on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Here's how to use three free tools—Squoosh, Optimizilla, and CompressNow—to compress your images easily.

Squoosh (https://squoosh.app)

Squoosh is a free, browser-based image compression tool developed by Google. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files aren't uploaded to a server.

Steps to use Squoosh:

1. Open your browser and go to https://squoosh.app




2. Drag and drop your image or click to upload one

3. Choose a compression format (like MozJPEG, WebP, or AVIF)

4. Adjust the quality and other settings

5. Use the slider to preview the original and compressed image

6. Click the download button to save your optimized image

Optimizilla (https://imagecompressor.com)

Optimizilla lets you compress up to 20 images at once. It works well with JPEG and PNG formats.

Steps to use Optimizilla:

1. Go to https://imagecompressor.com

2. Upload up to 20 images by clicking the upload area

3. Adjust the compression level using the quality slider

4. Preview the images to check quality

5. Download them individually or as a group

CompressNow (https://www.compressnow.com)

CompressNow is simple and lets you set the exact compression percentage.

Steps to use CompressNow:

1. Visit https://www.compressnow.com

2. Upload your image

3. Set the compression level (like 60%)

4. Click "Compress"

5. Download your optimized image

Tips for Best Results:

• Keep the aspect ratio when resizing to avoid distortion

• Use JPEG for photos, PNG for transparent images, and WebP for modern compression

• Try different settings to find the best quality-to-size balance.