How to compress a JPEG to 200KB
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Drop your image into the box above, click to browse, or paste it with Ctrl+V. iPhone HEIC photos work too.
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The target is already set to 200KB. Change the number if your form asks for a slightly different limit.
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Check the new size under the image, hold "Compare" to see the original, then download.
When do you need a 200KB JPEG?
Many websites and online forms reject uploads above 200KB. This is common for job portals, email attachments and website uploads. Many CMS platforms, marketplaces and HR portals use 200 KB as an upload limit, and it is a sensible size for fast-loading web images.
Our tool searches for the highest JPEG quality that still fits under 200KB, so you keep as much detail as possible. If the image is very large, it is also scaled down a little until it fits, and the new dimensions are shown under the image.
Frequently asked questions
Is 200KB good enough for a website image?
Yes. 200 KB is enough for a sharp full-width photo around 1600–2000 px wide, and it loads quickly even on mobile data.
Will the file be exactly 200KB?
It will be at or just under 200KB, never over. Upload portals only check the maximum, so a file slightly below the limit is accepted.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device.
Can I compress PNG or WebP to this size?
Yes. PNG and WebP images are converted to JPG while compressing. Transparent areas become white.