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Compress JPG using Ruby

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Compress JPG features

Smart JPG compression, reduce JPG file size. Compress JPG without loosing quality.

ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a Compress JPG conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
gem 'convert_api'
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Authenticate your Ruby library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth
ConvertApi.configure do |config|
   config.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'
end

Compress JPG using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this jpg to compress conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-library-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

<!-- For conversions with the multiple file result please refer to this example: https://repl.it/@ConvertAPI/HTML-Form-with-multiple-file-result -->

Try the conversion online - no coding required!

You can try out advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. This tool will produce the same conversion output as if you were using the library from your solution, and it will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

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Conversion parameters

CompressionLevel Collection

Image compression level.

Values:   Lossless Good Extreme

CompressionPercentage Integer

Set compression level in percentage. Overrides CompressionLevel property unless it is set to losseless.

CompressionFileSize Integer

Compress a file to the file size set in kilobytes. Overrides CompressionLevel property unless it is set to losseless.

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