Compress Image to a Target Size (KB)

Shrink any photo to an exact file size in kilobytes — free, no sign-up, no watermark. This page targets ~100KB, the size most online forms want. Need a different limit? Pick a target below.

Why use this compressor

• Hits your target size

  The tool automatically lowers quality — and downscales if needed — until the file fits under the KB limit you need.

• Keeps it sharp

  It uses the highest quality that still fits your target, so the photo stays as clear as possible at that size.

• Made for forms & WhatsApp

  Ideal for government portals, exam applications, job forms and sending clearer photos on WhatsApp.

• Free & private

  No sign-up, no watermark. Your image is processed on our server and deleted automatically after 2 hours.

Need a transparent cut-out instead? Try the Background Remover. Making an ID photo? Use the Passport Photo Maker.

How to compress to a KB size

1. 1

   Upload your image

   Choose the JPG or PNG photo you need to shrink. Large phone photos are exactly what this is built for.

2. 2

   We compress to the target

   The tool re-encodes the image, stepping the quality down (and downscaling if necessary) until it fits under your chosen KB size.

3. 3

   Download the smaller file

   Download the compressed JPG, ready to upload to a form or share. Files auto-delete after 2 hours.

Compress image to KB — Frequently asked questions