Guide

How to Compress an Image for Email

Large photos can be difficult to attach to email. The fastest fix is usually to compress the image file before sending it.

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The quickest way to do this task on this site is to use Compress Image.

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Steps

  1. 1.Open the Compress Image tool.
  2. 2.Upload the image you want to send by email.
  3. 3.Wait for the smaller version to be created.
  4. 4.Download the compressed image and attach it to your message.

FAQ

Will a smaller image still look clear?

Usually yes for email use. Compression lowers file size, but the result should still be easy to view in most inboxes.

Should I resize the image too?

If the photo is very large, resizing can help even more. You can compress first and use Resize Image if needed.

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