How do I compress images on Windows without Photoshop?

Open fixtools.io in Chrome or Edge, upload your image, set the quality, and download the compressed version. No installation or paid software needed.

Can MS Paint compress images?

MS Paint can resize images and resave them, but provides no quality control or file size preview. Resaving a JPEG in Paint can even increase file size if not done carefully.

Can I compress images using Windows Photos?

Windows Photos does not have a built-in image compression tool. It is a viewer only. Use FixTools for compression.

Does Microsoft Edge support FixTools?

Yes. FixTools works in all modern browsers including Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and 11.

Can I drag images from File Explorer into FixTools?

Yes. Open FixTools in Chrome or Edge, then drag an image file from File Explorer directly onto the upload area.

Where do compressed images save on Windows?

Downloads go to your Windows Downloads folder by default (C:\Users\[username]\Downloads). You can change this in browser settings.

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Windows includes Paint and Paint 3D for basic image editing, but neither offers meaningful image compression controls. FixTools runs in Chrome or Microsoft Edge on Windows and gives you precise control over image quality and file size — free, with no software to install.

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Open FixTools in Edge or Chrome on Windows. Drag an image from File Explorer into the upload area and compress it.

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Step-by-step guide to compress image on windows:

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Open a browser on Windows
Open Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox and navigate to fixtools.io.
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Open Image Compressor
Click the Image Compressor tool from the image tools menu.
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Upload your image
Drag an image from File Explorer into the upload area, or click "Upload" to browse.
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Compress and download
Adjust quality as needed and click "Download". The file saves to your Windows Downloads folder.