Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a JPG to 300 KB?
Drop your JPG in — the 300 KB target is set — and the tool finds the best JPEG quality that stays under 300 KB. The output stays a JPG.
Does it reduce quality?
Only as much as needed to hit the target. It keeps the highest quality that fits and shows a preview before you download.
Is my JPG uploaded?
No — compression runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.
Getting a JPG under 300 KB
The 300 KB JPG limit is common on marketplace listings and larger JPG photos on forms with a relaxed limit. Set it above and download a JPG that fits.
What to expect
300 KB leaves ample quality headroom — most JPGs look identical to the original.
Tip
Good lighting does more for how the photo looks than squeezing the last kilobyte. You can also use the image compressor for PNG and WebP.
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.