Compress Images for Reddit

Optimise your images for Reddit posts and comments. Stay under the 20 MB limit while keeping images sharp and clear.

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Free · No upload · Works in your browser

Compress Images for Reddit Posts — Free, Fast & Private

Reddit allows image uploads up to 20 MB, but most subreddits display images at much smaller sizes. A 4000×3000 photo at 5 MB loads slowly on mobile and gets downvoted before anyone sees it. Compressing to 500 KB-1 MB gives the same visual quality at a fraction of the load time.

For screenshots (r/softwaregore, r/mildlyinfuriating, r/ProgrammerHumor): save as PNG if the screenshot contains text you need to be readable. For photos (r/pics, r/EarthPorn, r/itookapicture): use JPEG at 85% quality. For memes and simple graphics: PNG usually compresses well if the image has flat colours and sharp edges.

Reddit recompresses uploaded images through its own pipeline. Uploading an already-optimised image gives you more control over the final quality. If you upload a 10 MB image, Reddit compresses it aggressively and you lose quality. If you upload a 500 KB image at the right quality, Reddit\'s recompression has less impact.

Image dimensions matter too. Reddit displays images at a maximum of roughly 960px wide on desktop and 640px on mobile. Uploading a 4000px wide image means Reddit scales it down — wasting bandwidth and potentially introducing scaling artefacts. Resize to 1920px wide maximum before uploading.

MiniPx processes your Reddit images entirely in your browser. Drop in your screenshots, memes, or photos, pick your format (JPEG or PNG), and compress to a reasonable size. Nothing is uploaded to any server — your memes stay between you and Reddit.

How it works

Open MiniPx: Go to minipx.com. No account or download needed.
Drop in your image: Drag and drop your screenshot, photo, or meme. Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, and more.
Pick the right format: JPEG for photos and complex images. PNG for screenshots with text. WebP if you want the smallest file.
Compress: Use Smart compression for a good balance. For screenshots, Gentle preserves text sharpness.
Upload to Reddit: Save and upload to your Reddit post. Aim for under 1 MB for fast loading on mobile.

Frequently asked questions

What is Reddit's image upload size limit?

20 MB per image for posts. However, for best results keep images under 1 MB. Reddit recompresses large images and the quality loss is noticeable.

Should I upload PNG or JPEG to Reddit?

PNG for screenshots, text-heavy images, and graphics with sharp edges. JPEG for photos and images with smooth gradients. JPEG files are smaller but can blur sharp text.

Does Reddit support WebP uploads?

Yes. Reddit accepts WebP images and they display correctly across desktop and mobile apps. WebP produces smaller files than both JPEG and PNG.

Why does my Reddit image look blurry after uploading?

Reddit recompresses images during processing. Starting with a higher-quality compressed image (JPEG at 85-90%) gives Reddit more data to work with, resulting in a better final image. Also avoid uploading images smaller than 960px wide — upscaling makes them blurry.