Phixit

Compress an image to a target file size

Application forms and websites often reject photos over 100 KB, 500 KB or 2 MB. Set the limit you need and Phixit picks the highest quality that still fits under it.

Free, no sign-up. Your photo stays on your device. Try it on a sample photo

The Phixit editor with a sunset photo open, the adjustment sliders on the right and the looks film strip below

How to compress an image

  1. Choose or drop a photo. The editor opens on Export with a 100 KB limit already set.
  2. Change the limit if your form asks for a different size. The file size updates as you change settings.
  3. If the photo still does not fit, set Size to 75% or 50%, then select Save image.

Good to know

  • WebP files are usually a quarter to a third smaller than JPEG at the same quality, but some older forms only accept JPEG.
  • PNG is lossless, so a size limit cannot be applied to it.
  • Saved files carry no camera or location data, which also saves a few kilobytes.

Questions

How do I compress a photo to under 100 KB?

Open it here, keep the 100 KB limit and save. If the quality drops too far, set Size to 50%: a smaller photo needs far fewer bytes.

Will the photo look worse?

A little, at very small limits. The editor shows the quality it chose so you can judge; most photos look fine at 70 or above.

Is there a limit on how many photos I can compress?

No. It is free, needs no account, and runs on your own device, so there are no daily limits.

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