Shrink an Image to Upload It
Photo too big for an upload form or email? Make it fit in seconds — right in your browser. Works with iPhone HEIC photos too.
Drop your photos here
or click to browse
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF & iPhone HEIC · Multiple photos welcome · Nothing is uploaded
Why choose ShrinkMyImg?
ShrinkMyImg
- 100% private — photos never leave your device
- Completely free, no daily limits
- No watermarks, ever
- No sign-up or email required
- Instant — no waiting for uploads or queues
- Converts iPhone HEIC to JPG
Typical online compressors
- Uploads your photos to their servers
- Daily caps unless you pay
- Watermarks on free results
- Registration walls and email capture
- Slow uploads, queues, and downloads
- HEIC often unsupported or paywalled
How to compress an image for upload or email
Add your photos
Drag and drop your images onto the page, or click to browse. JPG, PNG, WebP, and iPhone HEIC photos all work — and you can add a whole batch at once.
Pick a target size
Choose what you need it for: Upload forms (2 MB), Email (5 MB), Web/small (500 KB), or type a custom size. We handle the technical details.
Press Shrink
Your photos are compressed right on your device in seconds — nothing is uploaded. Compare the before and after to make sure it looks great.
Download
Save your smaller photos one by one, or download the whole batch as a ZIP. Done — ready to upload, email, or post.
The free way to compress an image — without giving it away
Most “free” online tools to reduce image sizework the same way: you upload your photo to their server, wait, and download the result — trusting a stranger's computer with your family photos, ID scans, and documents. ShrinkMyImg is different. The compression runs inside your browser, on your own device. Nothing is sent anywhere, which also means there's nothing to wait for.
Compress an image to 2MB (or any size limit)
Job applications, government forms, and visa portals love hard size caps — “file must be smaller than 2 MB” — and phone photos blow past them easily. To compress an image to 2MB:
- Drop your photo above.
- Pick the “Upload forms (2 MB)” preset — or “Email (5 MB)”, or a custom size.
- Press Shrink, check the side-by-side preview, and download.
We automatically find the best quality that fits under your limit, so the photo still looks sharp.
Convert HEIC to JPG — open iPhone photos anywhere
iPhones save photos as HEIC, a format many websites, offices, and Windows PCs can't open. Drop a HEIC photo here and we'll convert HEIC to JPG automatically — on your device, free, with no app to install. It works for one photo or a whole camera roll batch.
Compress JPG, PNG, and WebP — or resize for the web
Whether you need to compress JPG photos for an email attachment, shrink PNG screenshots for a support ticket, or resize an image online free for a website or marketplace listing, the same three clicks do it:
- JPG — the safe default that opens everywhere.
- WebP — typically 25–35% smaller, great for the web.
- PNG — best for graphics, logos, and screenshots with text.
As a bonus, every compressed photo is saved without hidden EXIF metadata — that means your GPS location, the exact time the photo was taken, and your camera details are removed before you share it.
Frequently asked questions
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No — never. ShrinkMyImg runs 100% in your browser. Your photos are compressed on your own device and never travel across the internet. You can even disconnect from Wi-Fi after the page loads and it will still work.
How do I compress an image to 2MB?
Drop your photo on this page, pick the “Upload forms (2 MB)” preset, and press Shrink. We automatically adjust the photo until it fits under 2 MB, then you download the result. The same works for 5 MB email limits or any custom size.
How do I convert an iPhone HEIC photo to JPG?
Just drop your HEIC photo here — we detect it automatically and convert it to JPG right on your device, so anyone can open it. No app to install, nothing uploaded.
Is ShrinkMyImg really free?
Yes. There's no sign-up, no daily limit, no watermark, and no “pro” upsell. Because your photos are processed on your own device, it costs us almost nothing to run — so it stays free.
Will compressing reduce my photo's quality?
Slightly, but usually not in a way you can see. We pick the highest quality that still fits your target size, and you can compare the before and after side by side before downloading. Your original file is never changed.
What image formats are supported?
You can shrink JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos. You can save the result as JPG (works everywhere), WebP (smaller, modern), or PNG (best for graphics and transparency).
Does it remove personal info like location from my photos?
Yes. Compressed photos are saved without EXIF metadata — that includes GPS location, the date taken, and your camera details. It's a nice privacy bonus when you're sharing photos online.
Can I compress many photos at once?
Yes — drop a whole batch and we'll shrink them all in one go. You can download each photo individually or grab everything as a single ZIP file.
Why did my image get bigger instead of smaller?
Some images are already heavily optimized, so re-encoding can occasionally add a little size. If that happens we'll tell you clearly — just keep your original, or try the WebP format which is usually smaller.