File Compression API — Compress Files Programmatically

A developer API to compress files at scale. Compress images, PDFs, videos, and archives from your app with a simple HTTP request — free tier available.

Developer-friendly file compression

Why use the API

Simple HTTP API

Compress files with a single POST request. No SDK required — works from any language or platform.

Fast and scalable

Process files at scale with low latency. Free tier for low volume, paid tiers for production.

API key auth

Authenticate with a key from your dashboard. Set rate limits and quotas per environment.

Private by design

Files are processed and deleted shortly after — never stored or used for training.

How to use the compression API

How to use

  1. 1

    Sign up and generate an API key from your dashboard.

  2. 2

    Send a POST request to the API endpoint with your file and API key in the header, plus an optional target size.

  3. 3

    Receive the compressed file in the response and use it in your application.

POST /api/compress
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: multipart/form-data

file: <binary>
target_size_kb: 200   # optional

FAQ

Common questions about this compression tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

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