In Photoshop, you can compress a file using the "Save for Web" feature, which optimizes the file for web use. This feature allows you to choose various file formats and compression settings for your image.
To compress a file in Photoshop using "Save for Web", follow these steps:
1. Open the image you want to compress in Photoshop.
2. Go to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy).
3. In the "Save for Web" dialogue box, choose the appropriate file format (JPEG, PNG, GIF, etc.) and adjust the image quality and compression settings as needed.
4. Preview the compressed image to ensure that the quality is acceptable.
5. Click "Save" to save the compressed file to your desired location.
It's important to note that compressing a file can reduce its overall quality, so be sure to balance file size and image clarity when adjusting compression settings.