JPEG Optimizer & Compressor

Most JPEG images can be compressed to quality 75-85 (out of 100) with no visible difference for web display. Below quality 60, compression artifacts become noticeable on close inspection. FastEdit's side-by-side compare lets you find the exact threshold for each image.

If your audience uses modern browsers, yes. WebP is 25-35% smaller than JPEG at comparable quality and has near-universal browser support. AVIF is 50% smaller but encodes slower and has slightly narrower support. FastEdit lets you convert and compare both formats instantly.

Yes. Each round of JPEG compression introduces additional artifacts because it's a lossy format. Always compress from the highest-quality source available, not from an already-compressed copy. FastEdit encodes once from your source with your chosen settings.

FastEdit strips EXIF metadata during export. EXIF often includes GPS coordinates, camera model, and timestamps, so removing it is important for privacy when publishing photos online. The visual image content remains identical.

Quality 80 is a strong default for most web images. It reduces file size significantly with minimal visible degradation. For hero images or photography portfolios, quality 85-90 preserves more detail. For thumbnails, quality 60-70 is often sufficient since they display at small sizes.