Task
Compress a scanned document to 200 KB
Scanned documents are often several megabytes, but portals commonly cap uploads at 200 KB. Over-compressing can make text blurry, so the goal is the smallest size that stays legible.
This page targets a 200 KB file and preserves detail by lowering quality before touching dimensions.
Requirement summary
- Maximum file size
- 200 KB
- Accepted format
- JPG
Fix it now
The tool below is already set to these requirements. Drop your file in to check it and download a version that fits.
Drop an image here, or click to browse
JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF
Step by step
Scan at a reasonable resolution
150–200 DPI is usually enough for text to stay sharp after compression.
Drop the scan into the checker
It flags whether the file is over 200 KB.
Fix and download
Download the compressed scan and check the text is still readable before uploading.
Still rejected? Troubleshooting
- Text is blurry after compressing
- Scan in grayscale rather than color, which compresses more efficiently, then re-run.
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