A practical guide
Choose what “smaller” should mean for each image.
The general compressor handles JPG, PNG, and WebP in one local batch. It decodes each image, lets you keep its format or choose another, and shows the new size before you download. Quality affects JPG and WebP output; PNG uses the browser’s lossless encoder and ignores the quality slider.
A lower quality value can reduce photographic files substantially, but it may soften texture, introduce blocks around edges, or remove subtle gradients. Start near the default, inspect the preview, and move lower only when the smaller file matters more than fine detail. An already optimized image—or a PNG with complex pixels—may stay the same size or grow.