Compress Image for Portfolio

Photographers, designers, and artists need to upload high-quality images to portfolios, Behance, Dribbble, or personal websites. Reduce file size to 500 KB–2 MB using near-lossless compression while preserving image quality and metadata like camera and lens information.

Portfolio Image Size & Quality Standards

Portfolio Platform / Use	Recommended File Size	Quality Standard	Typical Dimensions
Behance (Adobe)	500 KB – 2 MB per image	High quality (JPEG 85–95%)	1920×1440 px min
Dribbble	1–2 MB per shot	Near-lossless (JPEG 90%+)	1920×1440 px
Personal portfolio website	500 KB – 1 MB per image	High quality (85–95%)	1920×1200 px or larger
Photography portfolio (printed)	500 KB – 1 MB (web), 5–10 MB (print)	Near-lossless (PNG or TIFF)	3000×2000 px+
Instagram or social gallery	500 KB – 1 MB	High quality (JPEG 85%)	1080×1080 px min

Quick Example: Before & After

Before: High-res product photograph (12 MP, 4000×3000 px) = 12 MB
Action: Reduce quality to 88% (near-lossless), keep dimensions 2000×1500 px, preserve EXIF
After: 1.1 MB — visually identical to original, metadata intact
Result: Portfolio loads faster; photographers retain camera and lens details in image

Step-by-Step Guide

Upload your high-quality image. Drag and drop or click to select. Use your original full-resolution file from your camera or editing software. All processing happens in your browser — nothing is stored.
Set quality to 88–92%. For portfolios, aim for 88–92% JPEG quality. At this level, the image is visually indistinguishable from the original, but file size is 60–70% smaller.
Keep dimensions at or above 1920×1200 px. Portfolio platforms and client downloads appreciate large sizes (1920×1440 is standard). Resize only if the file is still too large after quality reduction.
Use JPEG format for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency. JPEG handles photographs and continuous-tone images best. PNG is better for illustrations, logos, or designs with text that must remain razor-sharp.
Enable EXIF/metadata preservation (if available). Many artists want to keep camera, lens, and ISO info in the file. The tool can preserve this metadata.
Preview the image carefully. Zoom into details (skin textures, fabric, background) and confirm no compression artifacts (blocky patterns) are visible. If you see artifacts, increase quality to 92%.
Download the compressed image. Click "Download" to save. The file will be optimized but retain nearly all visual quality.
Upload to your portfolio platform. Upload to Behance, Dribbble, your website, or client galleries. Most portfolios accept 1–2 MB easily.

Pro Tips

Test quality settings on your weakest shots. If a photo with fine detail (lace, tree bark, hair) compresses cleanly at 88%, all your images will. If a detail-heavy image shows artifacts at 88%, bump up to 90% for the whole batch.
Batch compress entire projects. If uploading 20 portfolio pieces at once, use Pro to compress all simultaneously. Free tier caps at 5 images per batch.
Export from your editor at 88%, then compress again. Some Photoshop or Lightroom exports are already lossy. Re-compressing may introduce extra loss. Test one image first to ensure quality is acceptable.
Preserve metadata for photographers and designers. EXIF data (camera model, lens, ISO, aperture) adds credibility. Many art directors check this info. The tool can strip or keep metadata — keep it for professional work.

When to Use This Tool

Compress portfolio images when:

Uploading photography to Behance, 500px, or your personal portfolio site
Submitting design work to Dribbble, Awwwards, or design agencies
Building a fast-loading portfolio website (file size affects page load)
Sharing high-quality images with clients (email, file transfer)
Archiving portfolio work while keeping file sizes manageable

Sharing the photo? Strip its location and camera data too: Photo Scrubber