Compress an image to 200 KB

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Shrink a photo to under 200 KB for a form or upload limit, without sending it anywhere.

Target

Under 200 KB

200,000 bytes or less

About Compress image to 200 KB

200 KB fits a sharp web-sized photo or a readable document scan, which is why it is a popular upload limit for forms and marketplaces.

The compressor above is already in Target file size mode at 200 KB. It binary-searches JPEG/WebP quality to land just under the limit and, if even low quality is too big, scales the image down step by step. It aims under 200,000 bytes so it passes forms that count 1 KB as either 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.

If the target cannot be reached (for example with PNG, which has no quality setting), the tool says so and shows the smallest result instead of pretending.

Rule of thumb: photo dimensions that usually fit in 200 KB

JPEG quality≈ Pixels≈ Size at 4:3
High (≈90%)0.57 MP870 × 650 px
Medium (≈75%)1.1 MP1220 × 910 px
Low (≈50%)2.0 MP1630 × 1220 px

Estimates for a typical photo. Detailed scenes (foliage, noise) need fewer pixels; flat graphics and documents fit more. The tool measures real file sizes, so trust its result over this table.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Drop one or more images (JPG, PNG, or WebP).

  2. 2

    Keep Target file size at 200 KB, or type a different limit. JPG reaches small targets most easily.

  3. 3

    Check the preview and the result line, then download (several files come as a ZIP).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compress a photo to 200 KB?

Drop it above — the target is preset to 200 KB. Download when the result line says it fits.

What if it cannot get under 200 KB?

You will see a warning with the smallest size reached. Switch to JPG, crop the image first, or use a larger limit.

Is 1 KB 1,000 or 1,024 bytes?

Both are used. Omnipus aims under 200,000 bytes, which satisfies either definition.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Compression happens in this tab with the browser’s image encoder.

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