Compress an Image in Google Docs
Google Docs has no image compression setting, so a full-size photo stays full size and slows the document down. The free workaround is to compress each image with imagetogif before you insert it. It runs in your browser, so your images stay private.
Compress an imageHow it works
Compress the image here
Add your image to the free compressor and shrink it before it goes in the document.
Pick a small target
Under 200KB is plenty for a document image and keeps the file light.
Insert it in Google Docs
Choose Insert, Image, Upload from computer, and add the compressed image.
Keep the doc responsive
Smaller images make the document quicker to load and scroll.
Free tools for this
Everything runs in your browser, so your image never leaves your device.
Tips that make a difference
Docs cannot compress for you
There is no compression option in Google Docs, so shrink each image before inserting.
Resize oversized photos
A very wide photo wastes space. Resize it down, then compress.
Compress every image
Several large photos slow the whole document. Compress each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I compress an image in Google Docs?
Google Docs has no compression setting. Compress the image with imagetogif first, then insert it through Insert, Image, Upload from computer.
Why is my Google Doc slow?
Large, full-size images are a common cause. Compressing them before inserting makes the document faster.
Is my image uploaded to compress it?
No. Compression runs in your browser, so your image never leaves your device.
Compress an Image in Google Docs
Free, unlimited, and private. Nothing gets uploaded.
Compress an image