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Compress Images for WhatsApp

WhatsApp compresses images heavily. Pre-optimize to maintain quality while ensuring fast delivery.

Last updated: 2025

Recommended Settings

Size

1280x720 or smaller

Format

JPG at 80% quality

Max File Size

16MB (but under 500KB is ideal)

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Select Images

Optimization Options

Quality: 85%

Max Width

Max Height

Output Format

Tips for WhatsApp

1 WhatsApp limit: 16MB per image

2 Compress to under 500KB for instant sending

3 1280px max for good quality on phones

4 Use 'Document' option for original quality

Frequently Asked Questions

WhatsApp auto-compresses to reduce bandwidth. Pre-compressing gives you control over the final quality.

Send as 'Document' instead of photo. But pre-compressing and sending as photo is more convenient for recipients.

1280x720 is optimal for phone screens. Larger images offer no benefit and load slower.

PixPress is a fast WhatsApp image compressor that runs directly in your browser. Compress image for WhatsApp to the ideal size (under 500KB) for instant sharing without quality loss.

Reduce image size for WhatsApp by resizing to 1280x720 pixels and compressing at 80% quality. Our WhatsApp image optimizer does this automatically, keeping your photos looking sharp while loading fast on mobile.

Recommended Settings

Size

Format

Max File Size

Optimization Options

Tips for WhatsApp

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does WhatsApp reduce photo quality?

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