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Choose images
Select JPG files from your device and review the queue.
Files stay in your browser.
Compress JPG Online
Compress JPG images locally with quality or target-size controls and an optional maximum dimension.
Images are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to HatchMyPDF.
How to use Compress JPG Online
A short local workflow from original image to downloadable result.
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Set compression
Choose quality or a target size, then optionally limit the longest edge.
The queue is processed one file at a time. - 3
Download results
Save files individually or download all successful results in one ZIP archive.
The originals remain unchanged.
Local image processing
Compression and conversion run on your device. Metadata is not copied to re-encoded files.
Frequently asked questions
No. HatchMyPDF performs image compression and conversion locally in your browser. The image contents are not sent to HatchMyPDF for processing.
This page accepts JPG. Animated WEBP is intentionally rejected because only static images are supported.
For JPG, the tool re-encodes the image with your selected settings. Target-size mode lowers quality first where supported, then reduces dimensions without enlarging the image.
No. Re-encoded results do not copy EXIF or other embedded metadata. Keep the original if you need that information.