Compress an Image to 200KB or Less
Job applications, school forms, and visa portals often ask for a photo under 200KB. The Reduce Photo Size tool has a "200KB or less" target, so you do not have to guess quality settings. Everything runs inside your browser.
Check the upload rules first
Every site has its own limits. Some only cap the file size, others also ask for a pixel size like 600 x 600 or a format like JPG only. Read the instructions on the upload page before you start.
This tool accepts JPG, PNG, and WEBP photos, and iPhone HEIC photos are turned into JPG automatically when you add them. You can save the result as JPG, WEBP, or PNG. If the form says JPG only, choose JPG.
Steps to get under 200KB
The Target size option has three presets: 1MB or less, 500KB or less, and 200KB or less. When you choose 200KB or less, the tool adjusts quality for each photo until it fits.
- Click "Add photos (up to 100)" and pick your photo. You can also drag it in or paste it with Ctrl+V.
- Under Save format, choose JPG.
- Under Target size, choose 200KB or less.
- If the form has no pixel rule, set Max width to 1080 or 800. Smaller photos keep more detail at the same file size.
- Click Compress all, check the new size in the list, then click Save.
- Keep the original. If the result looks too soft, run it again with a smaller Max width instead of a lower target.
- If the form needs exact pixel dimensions, resize in the Image Editor first, then compress.
When the photo will not fit
If lowering quality is not enough, the tool also shrinks the dimensions a little to reach the target. If it still cannot get there, you get the smallest result it could make. Pick a smaller Max width and try again.
Always zoom in on the result before you upload it. A face photo that looks fine as a thumbnail can look rough at full size. If that happens, try Max width 800 instead of 1080.
Doing a whole batch
You can add up to 100 photos in one go, for example a set of product photos or photos for a group application. Each photo gets its own result, and "Save all as ZIP" downloads them together.
The list shows the original size, the new size, and how much was saved, so you can spot any photo that needs a second pass.
What happens to your photo
Nothing is uploaded. The photo is read and compressed by your own browser, which matters for ID photos and documents.
Shooting location and device info (EXIF) are always removed from the saved copy. Your original file stays untouched, so you can try again with different settings at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Will the file be exactly 200KB?
It will be 200KB or less. The tool aims for the largest size under the limit, so most results land a little below 200KB.
Can it also crop my photo to a passport size?
No. It only reduces file size and, if you choose, the maximum width. Use the Image Editor to resize to exact pixels.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser and the file never goes to a server.
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