Questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The file is decoded, resized and re-encoded by your own browser. You can put the device in airplane mode after the page loads and it still works.
JPEG or WebP — which should I pick?
WebP is usually 20–35% smaller at the same visual quality and is supported by every current browser and iOS. Pick JPEG when something must accept a .jpg specifically, such as an older upload form.
Why is my PNG bigger after compressing?
PNG stores flat graphics losslessly and can beat JPEG on screenshots or line art. When the result is larger, the page shows a “+” percentage — keep the original in that case.
Does it strip location data?
Re-encoding through a canvas drops EXIF, including GPS. That is a side effect, not a privacy guarantee — if a photo is sensitive, verify the exported copy before sharing it.