Compress Images for Telegram — Free & Instant
Telegram compresses photos by default but allows sending images as files to preserve quality. Pre-optimizing your images gives you full control over final quality. Use ImageSmith's free image optimizer to compress your Telegram images directly in your browser — no account needed, no watermarks, and no ads. Target under 10,000KB per image for best results on Telegram.
Max File Size
10,000 KB
Recommended Format
JPEG
Dimensions
1280×720 or smaller for instant photo delivery
Telegram Compression Tips
- 1.Send images as "File" to bypass Telegram compression and preserve quality
- 2.Photos sent as images are compressed to max 1280px on the longer side
- 3.Use WebP for stickers — Telegram supports WebP with transparency natively
- 4.Keep photos under 10MB for smooth, instant delivery