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Edit, compress, and modify your images right in your browser.

Upload or paste an image to get started.

You can paste an image using the button on the right or with Ctrl+V.

<b>Quick Tip:</b> Drag the corners of the selection box on the image to define your crop area, then click the Apply button.

<b>Quick Tip:</b> Select your desired output format from the list and click the Apply button.

<b>Quick Tip:</b> Enter a new width or height. The other dimension will adjust automatically. Then click the Apply button.

<b>Quick Tip:</b> Adjust the quality slider to reduce the file size, then click the Apply button. Lower quality means a smaller file.

<b>Quick Tip:</b> Use the tools to draw or write on the image. Click 'Apply Annotations' to save your changes to the image.

or paste using Ctrl+V / Cmd+V

Simple, Fast, and Private

Your images are processed in your browser. No data is ever sent to a server.

Client-Side Processing

All operations happen on your device, ensuring your photos remain private.

Multiple Tools

A wide range of tools for your basic image editing needs.

Completely Free

Enjoy all features without any cost, watermarks, or restrictions.

Simple Image Editor – Edit, Compress, and Modify Your Pictures in Your Browser

You open your laptop. You need a smaller banner for your LinkedIn post. You do not want to install Photoshop. You do not want to create an account. You want the job done before your coffee cools. A simple image editor inside your browser gives you that speed. This article shows you how to use it, why it works, and what to watch for.

You Skip the Download

Browser editors run on HTML5, WebAssembly, and WebGL. These technologies turn your Chrome, Edge, or Firefox tab into a mini photo studio. You drag a file onto the page. The file stays on your machine. Nothing uploads to a distant server unless you click share. You save disk space. You skip updates. You avoid the 7-day free trial that asks for your card.

You Do the Three Core Jobs

Most tasks fit three boxes: crop, compress, and color-fix. You rarely need more. A simple editor keeps the buttons for those tasks in view. The rest stay hidden. You finish faster.

Crop for Every Platform

Each site wants its own shape. Instagram posts want 1:1. X headers want 3:1. LinkedIn stories want 9:16. You open the crop module. You pick the preset. You slide the corners. You hit save. The editor keeps the largest possible resolution. You avoid the blur you see when you let the platform crop for you.

Compress Without Guesswork

Large photos hurt page speed. Slow pages hurt sales. You open the compress box. You set the slider to 80 %. You watch the live file size. You stop when you hit 120 KB. You download. Google PageSpeed nods in approval. You move on.

Fix Color in Two Clicks

You took the shot in a dim café. The skin looks grey. You click “Auto Contrast.” The histogram stretches. Faces pop. If the edit feels too cold, you drag the warmth slider to plus five. You stop. The file looks real, not filtered.

You Stay Safe

You trust the tool only if your file stays private. Reputable editors use client-side processing. That means the pixels never leave your RAM. You can check. Turn off Wi-Fi after the page loads. If the editor still crops, you are safe. If it throws a network error, it was uploading. You close the tab.

You Work on Phones Too

You edit on the train. You open the same URL on your phone. The layout shrinks. Buttons stack at the bottom. You still crop with your finger. You hit the native share sheet. The edited JPEG lands in your Photos app. You post before your stop.

Stat: 54 % of Gen Z edits in 2024 happened only on phones.

You Automate Boring Steps

You shot 40 product photos. You need each file at 1200 px wide and under 300 KB. You open the batch panel. You set width, quality, and rename mask. You drop the folder. The editor loops while you refill your mug. You come back to a zip file. You upload to Shopify. Done.

You Keep Originals Safe

Always keep the raw. Browsers cache the last file. They do not archive your life. You store originals in a dated folder. You sync that folder to two places: an external drive and a cloud bucket. You sleep better.

You Watch for Limits

Free tiers cap you somewhere. Some stop at 50 MB per file. Some throttle batch size to 30 images. Some export only JPEG, not PNG. You read the grey text under the banner. You avoid the surprise at 2 a.m.

You Learn the Shortcuts

You press “O” to open. “C” to crop. “S” to save. You keep one hand on the keyboard, one on the mouse. You finish edits 30 % faster. The editor lists shortcuts under Help. You print the sheet and tape it to your monitor.

You Prepare for 2026

Browsers will ship new codecs like JPEG XL and AVIF. File sizes drop another 30 %. Editors already experiment with on-device AI to remove wires and tourists. You keep your browser updated. You turn on “Experimental Web Platform features” in chrome://flags if you feel brave. You stay ahead without buying new hardware.

FAQ

Do I need an account to use a browser image editor?

No. Most tools open the canvas as soon as you drop a file.

Will the site own my photo?

Read the footer. If it says “client-side processing,” the pixels never leave your laptop.

What is the largest file I can edit?

Free tiers usually stop between 50 MB and 100 MB. Paid tiers raise the cap to 1 GB.

Can I save as PNG instead of JPEG?

Yes. Look for a dropdown next to the download button. Choose PNG when you need transparency.

Does it work on iPad?

Yes. Safari on iPadOS runs the same code. You use touch to pinch-zoom and Apple Pencil to mask.

Is the quality the same as Photoshop?

For crop, resize, and 80 % compress, you will not see a difference on the web. For pre-press CMYK, Photoshop still wins.