Step by step
- Drop the photo into the box above and type a width such as 800.
- Download it and check the file size.
- Still too big? Open Compress image on Utilorca and lower the quality until it fits.
At a glance
| Target | Typical width | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 KB | 1200–1600 px | Usually enough without compressing |
| Under 100 KB | 800–1000 px | Compress a little if needed |
| Under 20–50 KB | 400–600 px | Compress more |
Related questions
Why is my photo still too heavy?
A JPG at high quality can stay large. Lower the pixels first, then the quality with Compress image.
Will the photo look bad at 20 KB?
For a small ID-style photo it usually looks fine; for a full-screen picture, 20 KB is very little.
Does PNG get smaller?
Photos are usually much smaller as JPG. Convert with PNG to JPG first.
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Updated November 14, 2026.