Compress an image to 250 KB
A 250 KB ceiling is often applied to document photos, CV attachments and marketplace listings.
The target is already set to 250 KB. The tool tries the highest quality first and lowers it step by step until the file fits. It shrinks the pixel size only when quality alone cannot get under the limit. It aims slightly below 250 KB, counting 1 KB as 1,000 bytes, so the file also passes on systems that count 1,024 bytes.
What fits in 250 KB
As a JPG or WebP, a typical photo of about 1,300 by 1,300 to 1,800 by 1,200 pixels fits in 250 KB. Screenshots, logos and scans of text behave differently: flat colors compress very well, and fine texture or noise compresses poorly. If the file cannot reach 250 KB at a reasonable size, the list tells you and shows the smallest result.
Tips for reaching 250 KB
- A scanned page saved as JPG at this size stays readable when the scan is 150 to 200 dpi.
- When a limit covers several files together, divide it: three attachments in a 750 KB total need about 250 KB each.
- Compress from your original file. Compressing a copy that was already compressed loses more detail.
Other sizes
20 KB, 50 KB, 75 KB, 100 KB, 150 KB, 200 KB, 300 KB, 400 KB, 500 KB, 750 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, 3 MB, 5 MB.
You can also compress JPG, PNG or WebP by format, or read the image compression guide.