Compress Image for WhatsApp

Optimize images for WhatsApp sharing. Reduce file size to avoid WhatsApp's automatic compression.

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PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP — any size, mochi handles it all

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Specification Value
Max File Size16 MB (auto-compressed)
Recommended SizeUnder 1 MB
Best Dimensions1280px wide
FormatJPEG recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WhatsApp compress images?
Yes, WhatsApp heavily compresses images, often reducing a 5MB photo to under 100KB. Pre-compressing to 1280px wide at 85% JPEG quality gives you more control over the final look.
How do I send full quality photos on WhatsApp?
Send images as documents instead of photos to avoid compression. Or pre-optimize to 1280px wide at high JPEG quality so WhatsApp's compression has less to remove.
What is WhatsApp's image size limit?
WhatsApp accepts images up to 16MB but aggressively compresses anything over about 100KB. Sending as a document preserves original quality up to 2GB.