Our Mission
Private Image Compressor was created to provide a secure, privacy-focused way to compress images without uploading them to external servers. In an era where data privacy matters more than ever, we believe users should have complete control over their files.
Our tool runs entirely in your browser using modern web technologies, ensuring that your images never leave your device. Whether you're working with sensitive business documents, client photos under NDA, or personal images you simply want to keep private, our compressor provides professional-grade results with zero privacy compromise.
About the Creator
Private Image Compressor was created and is maintained by James Crawford, who developed this tool to address the growing need for privacy-respecting image compression solutions.
The project is open source and available on GitHub, reflecting our commitment to transparency and community-driven development.
How It Works
Client-Side Processing
All compression happens directly in your browser using HTML5 Canvas API and JavaScript. No server uploads required.
100% Private
Your images never leave your device. No storage, no tracking, no data collection of any kind.
Fast & Free
Process images instantly with no file size limits (beyond browser memory). Completely free with unlimited compressions.
Supported Formats
Private Image Compressor supports the most common image formats used on the web:
- JPEG/JPG — Universal compatibility, ideal for photos
- PNG — Lossless compression, perfect for graphics and screenshots
- WebP — Modern format with excellent compression and browser support
- AVIF — Next-generation format with superior compression (Chrome/Edge only)
Contact & Support
Have questions, suggestions, or found a bug? We'd love to hear from you:
- • Open an issue on our GitHub repository
- • Support the project on Ko-fi