How to Compress Images in Windows 11 for Sharing

This article explains how to scale and compress image quality when sharing in Windows 11.

You can share files using Windows Share in Windows 11 with an app, an email contact, a mobile device, or a nearby device.

Starting with the latest builds of Windows 11 (build 26120.4151), Microsoft added a new feature in the UI that lets you select your compression scale from High, Medium, or Low Quality, instead of choosing from an entire scale ranging from 0-100.

To try this experiential feature, use the ViVeTool and enable it with the command below.

vivetool /enable /id:55390938

Adjust image scale and compression when sharing

A new feature recently added to Windows Share lets you select your compression scale from High, Medium, or Low Quality, instead of choosing from an entire scale ranging from 0-100.

Here’s how to do it.

First, learn how to download and use the ViVeTool in Windows.

Then, open ViVeTool using the Windows Terminal app. Run the command below as an administrator to enable it and restart your computer.

vivetool /enable /id:55390938

Once enabled, you can start using the feature right away.

Right-click on the image file you wish to share, then select Share from the top toolbar or choose Share with from the context menu and select More options.

Then, select one of the image scale and compression options available using the drop-down menu:

• Original (default)
• Low
• Medium
• High

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Windows 11 introduces an improved sharing feature through Windows Share for better image quality control.
• Users can select from three compression scales: Low, Medium, or High.
• The ViVeTool allows users to enable this feature easily by running a simple command.
• Accessing the new options is straightforward through the right-click context menu or top toolbar.
• This enhancement provides greater flexibility for sharing images while managing file sizes effectively.