Common Compress Image Mistakes and How to Fix Them
2026-02-24
Common Compress Image Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Shrink image file sizes for web uploads, messaging apps, and email. This post explains practical ways to compress images online with predictable quality and reliable output.
What this tool is best for
- Product image optimization
- Landing page speed improvements
- Faster media uploads for support teams
Most common issues
- Output is still too large: lower quality or switch to WebP.
- Image quality looks poor: raise quality and retry with Balanced.
- Transparency is lost: use PNG or WebP output instead of JPG.
Fast troubleshooting process
- Recheck your selected settings and input file type.
- Run one smaller test file to isolate the problem.
- Apply one change at a time so you can identify what improves output.
When to retry with a different workflow
If your result still does not meet size or quality requirements, use a related tool first, then run this tool again.