Compress an image to 200 KB

Two hundred kilobytes is the second most common upload limit after 100 KB.

Nothing is uploaded. Your browser does the compression, so the file stays on your device.

Lands under the real limit. We aim a little below it, so the upload goes through first time.

Fast. A 30 second 1080p clip fits into 10 MB in about two seconds on a desktop.

When you need 200 KB

Application forms, blog images, and web uploads that care about page speed.

What to expect

A full photo stays sharp at around 1000 to 1200 pixels wide.

How big a picture fits in 200 KB

Rough pixel sizes at good quality. The tool checks the real result, so treat these as a guide.

What it is	About this many pixels
Detailed photo (landscape, crowd)	800 x 530
Typical photo or headshot	980 x 650
Scan, signature or screenshot of text	1,710 x 1,140

How we hit the number

We try the highest quality that fits. If the picture still will not fit even at a lower quality, we reduce the pixel size a step at a time until it does. Photos are saved as JPEG by default, which every form accepts. You can switch to WebP or PNG with the format menu.

The target we aim for is 194 KB, which is 6 KB under 200 KB, so the file is not turned away over a few bytes.

Questions people ask

Is this good for a website image?

Yes. 200 KB is a sensible weight for a content image. Pick WebP for the smallest size.

Limits change. We link the official page wherever there is one, and the safety margin means a small change is unlikely to matter. Last updated 2026-11-09.