Compress Image to 250KB (JPG/WEBP)

Free online image compressor to precisely compress images to 250KB. Supports cropping, resizing, and conversion to WEBP with secure processing and auto-delete.

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What is Zero-Upload?

All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.

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Compress Image to 250KB

  1. Upload Image.
  2. Target Size: 250KB.
  3. Crop / Width/Height (Optional).
  4. Compress → Download Compressed Image.

Compress Image to 250KB (JPG/WEBP) – Precise & Private

Quickly compress images to exactly 250 KB (or nearby) while preserving clarity. Resize, crop, rotate and convert formats—fully in the browser with optional Zero‑Upload 100% privacy mode for sensitive content.

Adaptive Engine

Balances compression with sharpness in icons, UI elements and gradients.

Exact Targets

Hit strict limits (forms, portals, email) from 1 KB up to 2 MB.

Zero‑Upload Mode

Keep everything local—offline capable after initial load for maximum privacy.

Common Use Cases

  • Job portal & application forms
  • Email attachment limits
  • E‑commerce product galleries
  • Performance budgets (LCP-friendly)
  • Blog / marketing hero images
  • UI & dashboard assets
  • Client previews & NDA media
  • Documentation screenshots

FAQ

How do I get exactly 250 KB?
Use the target slider for 250 KB, optionally crop and reduce dimensions. The engine iteratively tunes quality.
Will the quality suffer?
Most images stay visually clean; extreme downscales or ultra-low targets may soften detail slightly.
Does Zero‑Upload affect results?
No quality loss—only processing location changes (local vs server). Privacy is maximized in Zero‑Upload.
Which format should I choose?
JPG for photos, WEBP for smallest modern size, PNG for transparency-critical graphics.

250KB — Why?

250KB is ideal for faster uploads, email attachments, and forms that require small file sizes, while maintaining visual quality.

Best practices to hit 250KB with good quality

Balances clarity and size for forms/emails; ~2200px possible depending on detail.

Popular targets:

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Before and after comparison sample image