Compress an image to 200 KB

To compress an image to 200 KB, upload the photo and the tool finds the highest JPEG quality and pixel size that keep the file at or under 200 KB (2,00,000 bytes), while keeping the original proportions. If your form also gives pixel dimensions, pick the exam preset instead so both rules are met.

🔒 Your files never leave this device — all processing happens in your browser.

How to use this tool

Choose an image (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC or TIFF).
The 200 KB target is already set. Add a minimum in the Min KB box if your form has one.
Leave width/height empty to keep the original dimensions, or type the pixels your form needs.
Download when the badge turns green.

Worked examples: real input and output

Measured by running this tool on our test photos (headless Chrome, 2026-10-03). Your numbers will differ slightly with your own photo.

Case	Input	Output
Target 200 KB, no preset	1.2 MB phone portrait, 2687 × 3356 px	1720 × 2147 px, 191 KB JPEG, 300 DPI

Which exams and forms have a 200 KB limit?

These presets in our database have a 200 KB maximum. Use the exam page so the pixels are right too:

Document	Dimensions	File size	Format
UPSC — Photo	550 × 550 px	20–200 KB	JPEG
JEE Main — Photo	350 × 450 px	10–200 KB	JPEG
NEET UG — Photo	350 × 450 px	10–200 KB	JPEG
NEET UG — Finger & thumb impressions	800 × 600 px	50–200 KB	JPEG
CUET UG — Photo	350 × 450 px	10–200 KB	JPEG
UGC NET — Photo	350 × 450 px	10–200 KB	JPEG
WBJEE — Photo	350 × 450 px	10–200 KB	JPEG
OCI — Photo	600 × 600 px	up to 200 KB	JPEG
OCI — Signature	600 × 200 px	up to 200 KB	JPEG

Preset data last checked 26 September 2026 · Specs change between notifications — always verify with the latest official notification before you upload.

When to use it

Forms that state only a KB limit, such as 'photo under 200 KB'
Emailing or uploading a phone photo that is several MB
Meeting a KB limit when the portal does not fix the pixels

Understanding your result

Bytes vs KB: 200 KB is checked as 2,00,000 bytes, which is the stricter reading, so the file passes either way.
Pixels: Without a preset, the tool keeps the aspect ratio and reduces pixels only when quality alone is not enough.
Green ✓: The file is at or under the target.

Detailed guide

200 KB is a limit usually meant for larger photos, scanned certificates and ID proofs rather than passport-style photos. A full A4 page scanned at a readable resolution fits in 200 KB as a JPEG if it is cropped to the paper and well lit. If the form asks for several pages in one file, use image to PDF with a 200 KB cap instead of compressing each image separately.

New to KB limits? Read the full guide on the compress to 50 KB page: how the compression works, 1,000 vs 1,024 bytes, min–max ranges and keeping photos sharp.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a photo 200 KB?

Open this page, add the photo and download the result — it will be under 200 KB. If the form also fixes the pixel size, use the exam preset instead.

Will a 200 KB photo look blurry?

The tool keeps the highest JPEG quality that fits. Cropping to head-and-shoulders first helps a lot.

Is it safe to compress ID photos here?

Yes — compression happens on your device. No file is uploaded or stored.

Related guides

⚠ Specs change between notifications — always verify with the latest official notification before you upload.