How to reduce image file size on mac without losing quality

Check out these 7 free and easy tools to compress images on your Mac, saving space without compromising quality in just a few clicks.

As cameras and screen resolutions increase, the photos and screenshots you take can run into several MBs.

The large file means it occupies more space (on Mac, iCloud, SSD) and takes longer to send via Messages, email, and so forth. One way to address this is by reducing image file size on Mac.

Note that compressing and decreasing the photo size certainly lowers the picture quality a bit.

But in most cases, you won’t notice much difference.

Image file sizes depend on these factors

The file size of a photo depends on various things, such as:

• Image dimensions: A 1920 x 1080 image will have a bigger file size than a 720 x 480 image.
• Image format: For most pictures, JPG/JPEG tends to have a smaller file size than PNG.

  But if your image is mainly text-based, PNG is better.

• Image content and color depth: If there are many black portions in the image instead of white, it can have a smaller file size.
• Camera type: Pictures taken by
  how to reduce image size in macbook pro
  how to reduce image size in macbook air