Your Images Deserve Privacy
Every time you use an online image compressor, your photos are uploaded to remote servers.
- Personal photos sent to third-party servers
- No transparency on data handling
- Slow upload/download for large images
- Requires internet connection
- Risk of image metadata exposure
Compress Locally, Stay Private
Our compressor uses browser-image-compression library with Web Workers for fast, local processing.
- Compression happens in your browser
- Support for JPEG, PNG, and WebP
- Adjustable quality settings
- Batch processing for multiple images
- No metadata sent anywhere
Why Local Compression is Better
| Feature | Online Compressors | LocalForge |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Images uploaded to servers | Images stay on device |
| Speed | Limited by upload speed | Instant local processing |
| Batch Support | Usually limited | Unlimited with Pro |
| Offline Use | Not available | Full support |
| Metadata | Exposed during upload | Never leaves device |
How Local Image Compression Works
Select Images
Drop your images into the browser. They load into local memory.
Choose Quality
Select your desired quality level. Higher compression means smaller files.
Download Compressed
Get your compressed images instantly. Originals remain unchanged.
Common Questions
What compression formats are supported?
We support JPEG, PNG, and WebP compression. Each format uses optimized algorithms for the best quality-to-size ratio.
How much can images be compressed?
Typical compression ratios are 50-80% reduction in file size while maintaining good visual quality. Results vary based on image content and quality settings.
Can I compress multiple images at once?
Yes. Pro users have access to batch processing to compress multiple images simultaneously.
Will compression affect image quality?
Some quality loss is inherent in compression. We let you choose the quality level so you can balance file size and visual quality.