Frequently asked questions
How do I compress an image to exactly 300 KB?
Drop it in — the 300 KB target is already set — and the tool binary-searches the highest quality that still fits, then hands you the file. No slider guesswork.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser; the image never leaves your device.
Which formats can I use?
JPG, PNG and WebP input. Output is JPG (works everywhere) or WebP (smaller).
Where the 300 KB limit shows up
The 300 KB target usually comes from marketplace listings, larger résumé photos and forms with a relaxed limit. Set it above and download a file that lands just under the cap.
What to expect at 300 KB
300 KB leaves plenty of quality headroom — most photos come out visually identical to the original at full dimensions.
A quick tip
Good lighting and a simple background do more for how the photo looks than squeezing out the last kilobyte. For other targets, use the image compressor hub.
How compressing to 300 KB works
Drop your image into the box above — the 300 KB target is already set — and the tool runs a rapid binary search over quality levels, measuring the true output size at each step until it lands on the highest quality that still fits under 300 KB. You get a preview before downloading, so there are no surprises. If the image is very large for a tight target, it also gently reduces the pixel dimensions, because a slightly smaller but clean image always looks better than a full-size one riddled with compression artefacts.
Why an exact 300 KB target matters
Upload forms reject anything over their stated limit, so "roughly smaller" is not good enough — you need to land under 300 KB on the first attempt. Aiming for the exact size gives you the best-looking image that still passes, instead of over-compressing out of caution and ending up with something needlessly blurry.