Compress images to under 250 KB for uploads, email and websites. Most photos keep full size and look the same as the original, at a much smaller file size.
Your images never leave your device. No sign-up, no watermark.
What fits in 250 KB
We ran this exact compressor on four test images with the target set to 250 KB. This is the pixel size each one came out at, so you know what to expect before you start:
| Test image | As JPG | As WebP | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group photo, 1920 × 1280 | 1920 × 1280 | 1920 × 1280 | full size, sharp on any screen |
| Portrait, 1920 × 1350 | 1920 × 1350 | 1920 × 1350 | full size, sharp on any screen |
| Group of four, 1920 × 1537 | 1920 × 1537 | 1920 × 1537 | full size, sharp on any screen |
| A4 text page, 1654 × 2339 | 1654 × 2339 | 1654 × 2339 | readable, even small print |
When you need an image under 250 KB
- Portals that accept files up to 250 KB.
- High-quality images for blogs and online shops.
- Readable scans of multi-line documents and receipts.
Tips for a sharp 250 KB image
Start from the original photo, not one that was already compressed or sent through a chat app. Each round of compression loses a little detail.
Check the form’s other rules too. If it asks for an exact pixel size, use the Image Resizer first; for a passport or visa photo, start with the Passport Photo Maker.
Questions
My image is already under 250 KB. What happens?
It is saved again at high quality and stays under 250 KB. If it is already small, it may come out about the same size as before.
Will the file be exactly 250 KB?
It will be just under 250 KB, never over, so upload forms accept it. The tool counts 1 KB as 1000 bytes, which also keeps it under the limit on forms that count 1 KB as 1024 bytes.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The compression runs in your own browser, so your photo never leaves your device. It works on phones and computers, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Which files can I use?
JPG, PNG, WebP and iPhone HEIC photos. PNG files are saved as JPG when you compress to a size, because PNG can’t be made small enough for most limits.