Compress PNG Online
Reduce PNG file size with lossless optimization — perfect for logos, icons, and web graphics.
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How to compress PNG
- Upload one or more PNG files (up to 50 MB total).
- Click 'Compress PNG' — the optimizer runs in a few seconds per image.
- Download the smaller PNG files, or grab all as a ZIP.
Quick fact about PNG
PNG uses lossless compression, so aggressive re-encoding can reduce file size by 20-70% without any visible change — the pixels are identical, only the storage is more efficient. Lossless PNG optimization never loses quality.
Why compress PNG?
PNG files are often larger than necessary because different encoders produce different results from the same source. Optimizing the PNG encoding (better filters, zlib tuning, metadata removal) can reduce file size by 20-70% without changing a single pixel. This matters most for web assets (faster page loads), app resources (smaller bundles), and archives (more efficient storage).
Technical details
| Input format | PNG |
| Output format | PNG (lossless optimization) |
| Quality loss | None (fully lossless) |
| Typical reduction | 20-70% smaller |
| Encoder | oxipng |
| Metadata | Stripped by default |
| Transparency | Preserved (8-bit alpha) |
| Max file size | 50 MB per file |
| File retention | Auto-deleted after compression |
How the conversion works
The compressor decodes the PNG and re-encodes it using oxipng with aggressive filters, zlib tuning, and metadata stripping. All optimizations are lossless — the decoded pixels are byte-identical to the source. The file size reduction comes from better compression, not quality loss.
When to compress PNG
- Optimizing PNG logos and icons for websites.
- Reducing PNG file size for app bundles.
- Preparing PNG assets for CDN delivery.
- Shrinking a PNG-heavy asset library.
- Reducing backup size without quality loss.
- Optimizing design exports before handoff.
- Preparing PNG images for email without visible compression.
Quality considerations
PNG optimization is lossless. The pixels in the compressed PNG are byte-identical to the source — there is no quality degradation. Some tools offer lossy PNG compression (which converts to 8-bit palettes); our compressor stays fully lossless for maximum quality preservation.
Limitations and caveats
- Simple PNG files (icons, flat graphics) may already be optimized and won't shrink much.
- Very small PNGs (under 5 KB) may not benefit from optimization.
- Animated PNG (APNG) files use only the first frame.
- PNG is still larger than JPG or WebP for photographs — use those formats for photos.
- Metadata (EXIF, XMP) is stripped by default — the pixels are preserved but metadata is removed.
Compatibility
- Output PNG opens on every device and in every application.
- No quality difference from the source — visually and byte-identical pixels.
- Ideal for web assets, app resources, and design files.
- Works with every CMS, marketplace, and upload form.
- Suitable for archival where lossless quality matters.
Tips for best results
- PNG optimization is lossless — no quality is lost.
- For maximum reduction, use the 'Maximum' optimization level.
- For photographs, consider WebP or JPG instead of PNG (smaller).
- Batch-compress up to 50 MB of PNG files at once.
- Metadata is stripped — good for privacy, but back up your original if metadata matters.
Compression levels explained
| Level | Size reduction | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fast (lossless, quick) | ~20-40% | Quick web optimization |
| Balanced (lossless, default) | ~40-60% | Most use cases |
| Maximum (lossless, slow) | ~60-70% | Archives, final assets |
Target a specific file size
Need to hit an exact size? Use our dedicated target-size tools:
Common problems and fixes
- PNG is barely smaller after compression
- The source may already be optimized. Try the 'Maximum' level, or use JPG or WebP for photos (much smaller).
- EXIF metadata is missing from the output
- Metadata is stripped by default for maximum size reduction. If you need metadata preserved, keep the original PNG.
- Compressed PNG looks slightly different in some viewers
- PNG optimization is lossless, so pixels are identical. Any visual difference indicates a viewer issue, not a file issue.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01