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Reduce image dimensions right in your browser

Change the pixel width and height of JPG, PNG and WebP images, scale by percentage, convert to WebP and cut the file size to 100KB, 200KB or 500KB — without uploading a single byte.

  • 100% free, no sign-up
  • No upload · fully local
  • Exact pixels or % scale
  • Batch + ZIP download

Drop images here to reduce their dimensions

JPG, PNG, WebP · batch upload · up to 40.0 MB per file · click to browse

Images are resized locally — nothing is uploaded to any server.

Settings

Output format

Image dimensions

pixels

File size

KB
Quality80%

New dimensions are applied automatically — previews refresh a moment after you adjust a setting, and nothing is ever uploaded.

One-click presets to reduce image dimensions & size

Tap a card to apply the settings instantly — target pixel dimensions, output format and file size are configured for you.

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What does “reduce image dimensions” mean?

Reducing image dimensions means lowering the pixel width and height of an image, for example turning a 4000 × 3000 px photo into 1920 × 1440 px. Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP file into the tool above, type a new width in pixels (or pick a scale like 50%) with the aspect ratio locked, then download the result. Fewer pixels also means a smaller file, so cutting dimensions is the fastest fix for an image that is still too large after compression. Decoding and resizing happen on your device, so nothing is uploaded and there is no limit on how many images you can run.

What it does
Reduces pixel width × height and the resulting file size
Input formats
JPG / JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF (browser dependent)
Output formats
WebP, JPG, PNG
How you set size
Exact pixel width/height, or a scale from 5% to 200%
File size targets
20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB, 500KB or 1MB, hit by binary search
Aspect ratio
Locked by default; unlock it to force both width and height
Batch
No quota. Dozens of images at once, downloaded as one ZIP
Max input
Roughly 40MB per image, bounded by your device memory
Privacy
Zero uploads. Runs on the HTML5 Canvas in your own browser
Price
Free. No account, no watermark, no daily cap

What dimensions should you reduce an image to?

Match the pixel dimensions to where the image is displayed. Anything larger than twice its display width only wastes bandwidth.

Where the image is usedRecommended dimensionsWhy
YouTube thumbnail1280 × 720 px16:9, 2MB max, JPG or PNG
Instagram square post1080 × 1080 px1:1, sharpest at this size
Instagram portrait post1080 × 1350 px4:5, takes more feed space than square
Instagram story / Reel1080 × 1920 px9:16 full screen
Open Graph share card1200 × 630 pxFacebook, LinkedIn and X preview
Website hero banner1920 × 1080 pxFull-width desktop visual
Blog / article image1200 × 675 px16:9, crisp on retina screens
Amazon / Etsy product photo2000 × 2000 px2000px enables zoom; 1000px is the floor
Shopify product photo2048 × 2048 pxSquare, 20MB cap
US passport / visa photo600 × 600 px2 × 2 in at 300 DPI
UK / EU ID photo413 × 531 px35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI
LinkedIn profile picture400 × 400 pxRenders sharp at every display size
Avatar / form upload200 × 200 pxSmall enough for a 20KB budget
Email signature logo320 × 120 pxSafe width in every mail client

Why use this image dimension reducer?

A privacy-first alternative to server-based resizers — built for exact pixel dimensions, bulk work and strict file size budgets.

Exact Pixel Control

Reduce image dimensions by typing an exact width or height in pixels, or by scaling from 5% to 200%. The aspect ratio stays locked unless you unlock it.

100% Private

Images are decoded and resized with the Canvas API inside your browser. Zero uploads means zero risk of leaks — even for ID photos and contracts.

Lightning Fast

No network round-trip. Resizing and encoding run locally, so a 10MB photo is reduced to new dimensions in about a second.

Batch Ready

Drop dozens of images at once, apply the same dimensions to all of them and download a single ZIP archive.

Smart Size Targets

Binary-search over quality — and over resolution when needed — to land on an exact 100KB, 200KB or 500KB budget.

100% Free

No account, no watermark, no daily quota. Reducing image dimensions, converting formats and ZIP export are free forever.

Works Everywhere

Responsive UI with light and dark themes. Runs on Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox — desktop, tablet or phone.

Quality Preserved

Progressive halving keeps downscaled edges smooth, so you can reduce image dimensions without visible quality loss.

How to reduce image dimensions in 3 steps

No software to install, no sign-up, and the images never leave your device.

  1. 1

    Drop your images

    Drag & drop JPG, PNG or WebP files, or click the zone to browse. Batch upload is supported and nothing is uploaded to a server.

  2. 2

    Set the new dimensions

    Enter a target width in pixels or pick a scale such as 50%, keep the aspect ratio locked, then choose the output format and quality or an exact target file size.

  3. 3

    Compare & download

    Check the before/after preview with the new pixel dimensions and saving ratio, then download one file or the whole batch as ZIP.

Image dimensions vs file size — which one should you reduce?

Reduce the dimensions

Dimensions are the pixel width × height, such as 1920 × 1080 px. Halving them removes about 75% of the pixels, so this is the strongest way to shrink an oversized photo. Choose it when the image is far larger than the space it is displayed in.

Reduce the file size

File size is the KB or MB on disk. Lowering quality or switching to WebP shrinks the file while every pixel stays in place. Choose it when the resolution must be preserved but an upload form enforces a 100KB or 200KB limit.

Do both at once

The best results come from combining them: reduce the image dimensions to the real display width first, then export to WebP at quality 80–85. A 4000 px photo trimmed to 1200 px WebP typically loses 90% of its bytes with no visible difference.

WebP vs JPG vs PNG for resized images

Not sure which format to export after reducing the dimensions? Here is the short version.

FormatCompressionTransparencyBest for
WebPLossy & lossless, ~30% smaller than JPGYesWebsites, Core Web Vitals, modern apps
JPGLossy, adjustable qualityNoPhotos, upload forms with size limits
PNGLossless, larger filesYesLogos, screenshots, design source files

Reducing image dimensions — FAQ

How do I reduce image dimensions online?

Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP file into the upload area, open the dimensions panel, then type a new width in pixels. The height follows automatically because the aspect ratio is locked. If you would rather think in percentages, pick a scale such as 50% instead. The preview shows the new pixel dimensions beside the new file size within about a second, and you download from there. No upload, no account, nothing to install.

What is the difference between image dimensions and file size?

Dimensions are the pixel width and height, like 1920 × 1080 px. File size is what the encoded file weighs on disk, in KB or MB. They move together but they are not the same thing. Halving the dimensions removes roughly three quarters of the pixels and usually shrinks the file dramatically, while compression lowers the file size without touching the dimensions at all. This tool controls both.

How small can I go before the image looks bad?

Match the size to where the image is displayed. A blog column that renders at 800px does not need a 4000px photo, and the extra pixels cost you nothing but bandwidth. Going below roughly twice the display width is where you start to see softness on retina screens. Downscale in one step rather than repeatedly, keep the aspect ratio locked, and export WebP at quality 80 to 85 for photos.

Can I hit an exact file size like 20KB or 100KB?

Yes. Switch the compression mode to Target size and choose 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB, 500KB or 1MB. The tool binary-searches the quality range for the highest quality that still fits your budget while keeping your dimensions, and only drops the resolution further if the target is otherwise unreachable. Export JPG or WebP for this. PNG is lossless, so a PNG can only reach a size target by losing pixels.

Can I reduce the dimensions of many images at once?

Drop in as many files as you like, set the width or percentage once, and the same dimensions are applied to the whole batch. Each image keeps its own aspect ratio, so a mixed set of portrait and landscape photos all come out right. Download the batch as a single ZIP. There is no server quota, so the practical ceiling is your device memory.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Decoding, resizing and re-encoding all run locally through the HTML5 Canvas API in your own browser, so your images never leave your device. Once the page has loaded you can disconnect from the internet and keep working. That matters for passport scans, signed contracts and client photos, which is the reason the tool was built this way.

Can I set an exact width and height and ignore the aspect ratio?

Yes. Turn off the aspect-ratio lock and enter both values to force exact dimensions. The image will be stretched to fill them, so edges and faces can distort. Leave the lock on and fill in one field when you want proportional downscaling, which is right in almost every case.

Does reducing image dimensions help page speed and SEO?

It is usually the single biggest win available. Oversized images are the most common cause of a poor Largest Contentful Paint score, and LCP feeds into Google rankings. Moving a 4000px photo down to the 1200px it is actually displayed at can cut transferred bytes by 80 to 90 percent. Exporting WebP instead of JPG saves another 25 to 35 percent at the same perceived quality.

Which image formats can I reduce?

You can open JPG/JPEG, PNG and WebP, plus GIF, BMP and AVIF in newer browsers, and export to WebP, JPG or PNG. HEIC files from iPhones will not open, because most browsers cannot decode HEIC through Canvas. Convert those on the phone first, in Settings or by exporting from Photos.

Is this image dimension reducer really free?

Yes. Resizing, format conversion, target-size compression and batch ZIP export are free with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. There is no subscription to sell because the processing runs on your own device, so there is no server bill to pass on.

Unlimited images. Zero uploads.

Reduce Image Dimensions is a pure client-side application. Once the page is loaded you can even go offline — your photos are never transmitted, stored or analysed.

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