Compress a PNG
PNGs are lossless, which makes them heavy — especially screenshots and graphics with lots of detail. Compressing a PNG reduces its size while keeping it sharp; for the biggest savings you can also convert it to WebP, which keeps transparency at a fraction of the size.
Free · No upload · Runs in your browser
Drop your PNG and adjust quality; for the smallest size, convert to WebP.
Drop images here
or click to choose · batch supported · compressed right in your browser
Output format
Compression mode
Quality75%
Why convert PNG to smaller PNG?
- Cut bulky PNG screenshots and graphics down to a sensible size.
- Keep sharp edges and (optionally) transparency.
- Faster page loads, since PNGs are often a page's heaviest assets.
- Convert to WebP for an even smaller, still-transparent file.
How to convert PNG to smaller PNG
- 1Drop your PNG into the compressor below.
- 2Tune the quality — PNG-heavy images respond well to a small reduction.
- 3Compare the before/after file size shown.
- 4Download the smaller image, or convert to WebP for the biggest win.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my PNG so large?+
PNG is lossless, so detailed images store a lot of data. Compressing or converting to WebP brings the size down.
Will compressing my PNG keep transparency?+
Yes — transparency is preserved when staying in PNG, and also if you convert to WebP.
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