Free Online Image Tools

What you can do with these image tools

Most image jobs come down to the same few needs: make the file smaller, make it a different size or shape, or save it in another format. The collection handles each of those, plus a few handy extras for designers and site owners.

Make images smaller and the right size

• Compress Image: cut file size so photos load faster and fit upload limits.
• Resize Image: set exact pixel dimensions for a profile photo, banner or form.
• Crop Image: trim edges or cut a picture to a set aspect ratio.
• Rotate Image: straighten photos taken sideways or upside down.

Convert and extract

• Convert Image: switch between formats such as JPG, PNG and WebP.
• Image to Text: pull readable text out of a screenshot or scanned page with OCR.
• Image to Base64: turn a small image into a data URI for HTML, CSS or email templates.

Design helpers

• Color Picker: pick a colour from an image and copy its HEX or RGB value.
• Favicon Generator: create the small icon browsers show in tabs and bookmarks.

Which image format should you choose?

JPG suits photos, where small file size matters more than perfect detail. PNG suits screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges or transparent backgrounds. WebP usually gives smaller files than both at similar quality and is supported by all modern browsers.

For a deeper comparison, the MDN image file type and format guide covers each format’s strengths and browser support.

Why your images stay private

Photos can carry faces, documents, addresses and location data. Instead of uploading pictures to a server, these tools do the work inside your browser, so your images are processed on your own device. There is also no upload wait, which helps on slow connections.

How to use the image tools

1. Choose a tool from the grid above, or search for it by name.
2. Select an image or drop it onto the upload area.
3. Set the options, such as quality, width and height, or output format.
4. Download the result.

Tips for better results

Resize before you compress. A 4000-pixel photo shown at 1200 pixels wastes most of its file size, so shrinking the dimensions first gives the biggest saving.

Keep your original file. Every time a JPG is re-saved it can lose a little quality, so edit from the original rather than from an already compressed copy.

For web pages, aim for images that are only as wide as the space they fill, and add descriptive alt text so screen readers and search engines understand them.