Compress image to 200 KB
Shrink a photo or document scan to under 200 KB while keeping text readable. Free and private.
- Free, no sign-up
- Files never uploaded
- No watermark
- No limits
Your photo is processed in your browser and is never uploaded.
How to compress an image to 200 KB
- Tap Choose a photo and pick an image from your phone or computer.
- Check the target size. Change it if your form needs something different.
- Tap Download JPG and upload the file to your form.
When a 200 KB limit applies
Limits of 200 KB are common for scanned certificates, mark sheets and other documents uploaded as images. At this size, a full A4 page can stay readable.
Keeping documents readable at 200 KB
DocSlim keeps the page at a high resolution (often 1,200 to 1,600 pixels wide) and adjusts the JPEG quality first, so small print stays legible. It reduces the resolution only if the scan is very detailed.
Tips
- Photograph the document flat on a table in daylight, with no shadows.
- Crop out the table and background before compressing.
- Need it as a PDF? Use JPG to PDF. To shrink a PDF to a KB limit, use Compress PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a document photo to 200 KB?
Choose the photo of your document above and download the result. The text stays readable and the file is under 200 KB.
Can I compress a PDF here?
This page works with images. To compress a PDF to a target size, use the Compress PDF tool.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. The compression runs inside your browser on your own device. Your photo is never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It's completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many images you compress.
Why is the result a little under the limit instead of exactly the limit?
Forms reject files that are even one byte over. DocSlim counts 1 KB as 1,000 bytes and aims just below your limit, so the file passes whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.