What is SnapCompress?
SnapCompress is a browser-based image compressor built around one job: getting a photo under a specific file size. You type the size you need, such as 20KB, 50KB or 100KB, and it searches for the best quality setting that still fits. That is handy for upload forms that reject anything over a set limit, like job portals, exam applications and government sites.
Compression happens on your own device, so your images are not uploaded to a server to be shrunk. It works with JPEG, PNG and WebP, can convert between those formats, and includes extra tools for resizing signatures, meeting exam photo and signature size rules, and optimising documentation screenshots.
Main Features
- Compress an image to an exact target size in KB, or set the quality by hand
- Supports JPEG, PNG and WebP output with adjustable quality
- Converts images between JPEG, PNG and WebP
- Runs in the browser, so images are not uploaded for compression
- Batch compression of up to five images on the Free plan
- Signature resizer and exam photo and signature size presets
- Documentation screenshot presets with file-size and dimension checks
- Pro adds files up to 50MB, unlimited batches, up to 4K output and EXIF controls
How to Get Started with SnapCompress
- 1. Open snap-compress.com in your browser; no account is needed to start.
- 2. Drop in a JPEG, PNG or WebP image.
- 3. Open Compression Settings and type the target size, such as 100 KB, or pick a quality level.
- 4. Choose the output format if you want to convert it.
- 5. Download the compressed file and upload it wherever you need it.
SnapCompress Pricing
SnapCompress has a Free plan: guests get 10 compressions a day, signed-in Free users get 50, files can be up to 8MB and batches hold up to five images. SnapCompress Pro starts at $6.99/month with a 7-day free trial, or you can buy lifetime access for a one-time $29. Pro raises the file limit to 50MB, removes the batch limit and adds compression goals, aspect-ratio crops, up to 4K output and EXIF metadata controls. The site mentions a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Who Should Use It?
- Job seekers and students who must upload photos under a strict KB limit
- Exam and visa applicants resizing photos and signatures to official sizes
- Bloggers and site owners who want lighter images without uploading them anywhere
- Technical writers optimising screenshots for documentation
- Anyone who needs quick JPEG, PNG and WebP conversion in the browser
SnapCompress Alternatives
- Squoosh is Google's free, open-source image compressor that also runs in your browser.
- Photopea is a free browser photo editor where you can resize and export images at a chosen quality.
- Smallpdf compresses and converts PDF files when the upload limit applies to a document instead of a photo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SnapCompress free?
Yes, SnapCompress has a Free plan. Guests get 10 compressions a day and signed-in Free users get 50, with files up to 8MB and batches of up to five images. Pro costs from $6.99/month with a 7-day free trial, or $29 for lifetime access.
Can SnapCompress compress an image to exactly 100KB?
Yes. You type the file size you need in KB and SnapCompress finds the best quality that fits under it. You can also set the quality manually instead.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. SnapCompress compresses JPEG, PNG and WebP images in your browser, so the image content stays on your device during compression.
Which image formats does SnapCompress support?
It works with JPEG, PNG and WebP, and it can convert an image from one of these formats to another.
What does SnapCompress Pro add?
Pro raises the file limit from 8MB to 50MB, allows unlimited batch processing, and adds compression goals, real aspect-ratio crops, up to 4K output and the option to keep EXIF metadata.