How to get an image under a file size limit
Two ways to bring a photo down to a KB limit, and what to expect.
Know your limit
Forms often say something like "maximum 200 KB". Convert MB to KB by multiplying by 1,000 (1 MB is about 1,000 KB).
Use Target File Size
Enter your limit in the Target File Size tool. It saves a JPEG and lowers the quality step by step until the file fits. The tool accepts a target from 10 KB to 10,000 KB.
Or use the Image Compressor
Choose High quality, Balanced or Smaller file. This is quicker but does not aim for an exact size.
Make the dimensions smaller too
A phone photo can be 4,000 pixels wide. Reducing the dimensions with the Image Resizer often saves more space than lowering quality, and looks better.
What is not kept
Resized and compressed images lose metadata such as location and camera details, and animation is not kept.
Last reviewed: 8 November 2026. Requirements set by portals and organisations can change; check the current rules before you submit.