Guide
How to Compress an Image to 200KB (or Any Size)
Many forms reject a photo if it is over a set size, often 200KB or less. You can shrink it in your browser in under a minute with the free FreeKitHub Image Compressor.
Quick answer (3 steps)
- Open Image Compressor.
- Type 200 in "Target max size (KB)".
- Add your photo and download the result.
The tool lowers quality step by step until the file is at or under the target. It aims for a result at or below your target KB rather than a fixed number.
Step-by-step on phone (iPhone / Android)
The compressor works in mobile browsers on iPhone and Android, so you don't need to install an app.
- Open Image Compressor in Safari, Chrome or another mobile browser.
- Enter your target in "Target max size (KB)", for example 200.
- Tap to add a photo from your gallery or files.
- Download the compressed image and upload it to your form.
Photo is HEIC? Convert first
iPhone photos are often saved as HEIC, which many forms and tools don't accept. Convert it with HEIC to JPG first, then compress the JPG.
Choose JPEG or WebP output
Pick JPEG or WebP as the output format. PNG is lossless, so it ignores the quality setting and may not reach your target. If you start with a PNG, switching the output to JPEG or WebP is usually the fix.
Common limits: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200KB - what to pick
Upload limits vary by site and document. Visa, passport, exam and job portals each set their own rules, so check the official requirement from the organisation that issues the form and enter that number as your target. If the page gives a range, aim a little under the maximum.
Still too big? Reduce pixel dimensions
Very small targets, such as 20KB, can be hard to reach with a large photo. Make the image smaller first with Image Resizer, for example to 600px wide, then run it through Image Compressor again.
Is it private?
Processing happens in your browser. Your files are not uploaded and stay on your device.
FAQ
How do I compress an image to 200KB?
Open FreeKitHub Image Compressor, enter 200 in "Target max size (KB)", add your photo and download. It lowers quality step by step until the file is at or below the target.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. It runs in mobile browsers on iPhone and Android; no app install.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Compression runs locally in your browser; files stay on your device.
Why didn't my PNG reach the target size?
PNG is lossless, so the quality setting has no effect. Choose JPEG or WebP output, or resize the image first.
What if it still can't reach 20KB?
Very small targets may need fewer pixels. Resize the image (e.g. to 600px wide) and compress again.
Which formats are supported?
Input JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP; output JPEG, WebP or PNG.
Is it free?
Yes, free to use with no sign-up.