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Low Quality Image Maker

Choose one image and turn it into intentionally compressed, pixelated, blurry, or noisy results. Start with six quick options or fine-tune the output yourself.

Drop an image here

or choose a file from your device

Choose ImageJPEG, PNG, or WebP · one image · up to 10 MiB and 12 megapixels

Your image is processed in your browser and is not sent to Make Low Quality's servers.

HOW IT WORKS

How to make an image low quality

  1. 1

    Choose one image

    Select a static JPEG, PNG, or WebP image within the displayed file-size and pixel limits.

  2. 2

    Pick a quick result or customize it

    Compare six automatically generated options, or open Custom Controls for resolution, percentage, or maximum file size.

  3. 3

    Preview and download

    Check the result's dimensions, format, file size, transparency, and appearance before downloading or sharing it.

Supported images and limits

This version accepts one static JPEG, PNG, or WebP image at a time. The source must be no larger than 10 MiB and 12 megapixels after decoding.

Animated GIF, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, BMP, TIFF, video, remote image URLs, and batch processing are not supported in this version.

Output can vary by source image, encoder, browser, device, color handling, selected effects, and file format. Review the downloaded image before publishing or relying on it.

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Frequently asked questions

How do I make an image look low quality?

Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image, then compare the six Quick Results. Custom Controls let you choose one independent adjustment: custom resolution, percentage, or maximum file size.

Which image formats are supported?

V1 accepts one static JPEG, PNG, or WebP image. Animated GIF, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, BMP, TIFF, video, remote URLs, and batch processing are not supported in this version. Browser and device compatibility remains subject to production testing.

Is my image uploaded?

Your image is processed in your browser and is not sent to Make Low Quality's servers. Ordinary hosting and security requests still occur when you visit the site; see the Privacy Policy for details.