How it works
Upload
Drop your photo into the box above — JPG, PNG or WebP, straight from your phone or camera.
Set target size
The target is already set to 250 KB. Pick JPEG or WebP, then hit Compress image.
Download
Check the preview and your savings, then download a file guaranteed under 250 KB.
When 250KB is the right call
Not every image should be squeezed to the bone. Portfolio pieces, website headers, hero banners and any photo people will actually look at deserve more breathing room — and 250KB is where 'compressed' stops being visible at all, even on sharp retina displays.
At 250KB you can keep generous dimensions (1600–2000 pixels wide) at high quality settings. The file still loads quickly, but fine textures — fabric weave, hair, distant detail — survive intact. It is the target for images whose job is to impress, not just to load.
Tips for best results at 250KB
- Keep dimensions generous. 250KB supports 1600–2000px widths comfortably — do not downscale aggressively before compressing.
- Leave the quality ceiling at 92%. The tool will find the best quality under 250KB on its own; a high ceiling gives it room to preserve detail.
- Choose WebP for modern sites. At 250KB WebP is essentially transparent in quality versus the original — ideal for portfolios viewed in modern browsers.
- Watch text and line art. If your image contains text overlays or logos, preview them closely — fine lines show compression first.
- Pair with resizing. Resize to the exact display width first, then compress to 250KB — you will often land well under the limit with quality to spare.
Where a 250KB image is used
- Portfolio images — design and photography work shown at near-original quality.
- Website hero banners — large header images that must look flawless.
- High-DPI displays — retina-ready images with enough data for sharp rendering.
- Marketing creatives — campaign visuals where quality reflects the brand.
- Prints and large previews — files headed for small prints or detailed client review.