USE CASE 01
Web placeholders
Start at Web 200 KB, then choose the smallest readable result.
CONTROLLED IMPERFECTION
Make Any Image Low Quality. Precisely.
Compress, pixelate, and deliberately ruin images without sending them anywhere. Choose a preset, see the byte count, download the version you mean to make.
Your image never leaves your device. No account. No watermark.
START WITH A PURPOSE
THE WORKSPACE
Make the bad version on purpose.
Local browser processing. No account, watermark, or upload queue.
Drop in an image
JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 25 MiB. It stays on your device.
Waiting for an image
01 / WHAT THIS SOLVES
What this solves
A smaller image and a low-quality image are not always the same thing. Sometimes you need a file that fits an upload limit. Sometimes you need the unmistakable crunch of a heavily recompressed image. This tool lets you decide which data to lose and see the trade-off before you export.
It is for intentional degradation, not smart compression that tries to hide every change.
02 / KEY CAPABILITIES
Key capabilities
- 01
- Compression you can see
- Tune quality against the output file size instead of guessing from a percentage.
- 02
- Deliberate defects
- Use pixel blocks, colour push, and noise as an effect rather than an accident.
- 03
- No upload path
- The source file, preview canvas, and export remain in this browser session.
03 / HOW TO USE IT
How to use it
There is no hidden optimisation step. Pick an image, pick the type of damage you want, inspect the result, and export it.
- 01
Choose a source
Drop, choose, or paste a JPG, PNG, or WebP image.
- 02
Choose the loss
Start from a preset, then tune quality, size, and distortion.
- 03
Check the result
Read the byte count and compare both frames before downloading.
04 / USE CASES
Use cases
Start with a known outcome, then change one control at a time. This original still makes the visual trade-off concrete before you decide what to export.
USE CASE 02
Message attachments
Use Quick Compress when a chat needs the image, not every pixel.
USE CASE 03
Low-fi artwork
Use Pixelated when visible blocks are part of the composition.
USE CASE 04
Deep-fried memes
Use Deep Fried when blown-out colour and compression are the joke.
05 / DECISION GUIDE
Decision guide
| IF YOU NEED | START WITH | WATCH FOR |
|---|---|---|
| A smaller upload | Web 200 KB | Fine text and skin detail |
| A recognisable quick copy | Quick Compress | The output size, not just quality |
| A visible low-fi effect | Pixelated | Whether blocks support the composition |
| An intentionally ruined meme | Deep Fried | Colour clipping and readability |
06 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does my image leave my device?
No. The file is decoded, adjusted, and exported in your browser. LowQualityImage does not send it to an application server.
Why does a PNG export as WebP by default?
PNG preserves every pixel, so it is often the wrong output for intentional quality loss. WebP can retain transparent areas while applying lossy compression.
Which setting should I try first?
Choose Web 200 KB for a concrete upload budget, Quick Compress for a subtle smaller image, and Deep Fried or Pixelated when the visible damage is the point.
Is there a watermark or account requirement?
No. Exported files are yours to use, with no account wall and no watermark added by this tool.
Your image never leaves your device.
Browser-only No watermark Free to use