100 KB JPG target
Reduce a JPG to 100 KB
A practical ceiling for job boards and email. Keep the 100 KB target on JPEG files, resize phone photos sensibly, compare the result, then download.
Drop your JPG here
Click anywhere or drop files, tweak options, then press Reduce
Quick presets
One tap for common upload caps—then press Reduce.
Auto-reduce after add
Off by default—you stay in control
Aim for a max file size
Chase a KB target instead of a quality slider
Optional. Only images larger than this get scaled down; it is not your current photo size.
Resizing usually shrinks photos more than quality alone. PNG kept at original size rarely gets smaller (lossless)—turn on a cap here, or use a KB target to save as JPG.
How it works
- 01
Drop one JPG or a set
Useful for job boards, email bios, and product shots that must stay under ~100 KB as JPEG.
- 02
Aim for 100 KB; set ~1280px
Target is pre-filled. Cap the longest side near 1280px for form-friendly sharpness.
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Compare detail, then download
Slide original vs reduced when faces or labels matter—then save or ZIP.
Why career sites ask for ~100 KB JPEGs
Recruiters need photos small enough to store by the thousands, but large enough that a headshot doesn’t look like a stamp. One hundred kilobytes hits that compromise for on-screen review—especially once you stop uploading 12-megapixel originals.
This page accepts JPG/JPEG only and pre-loads the target so you can focus on cropping and checking clarity.
Phone photo → portal JPEG
Cap the longest side around 1280px, keep Aim for a max file size at 100 KB, then Reduce. You’ll often land under the limit with quality that still looks fine in a browser. Still over? Use the Over target tips on that file.
When to open Compare
- Headshots where glasses or facial hair must stay distinct
- Product JPGs with labels or serial stickers
- Any email attachment where the first impression is a face
Neighboring tools
Portrait workflow without a printed number: photo size reducer. Full JPEG hub: JPG size reducer. Document packs: PDF to 200 KB.
Related tools
Common questions
Is this JPG-only for a 100 KB target?
Yes. Only JPG/JPEG files are accepted, and 100 KB is pre-filled. For PNG or WebP in the same batch, use the shared image-to-100 KB page.
Is 100 KB clear enough for job applications?
For on-screen reviewers, usually yes—especially after resizing a phone photo to around 1280px on the long edge. Use Compare on the face before you submit.
Should I resize before chasing 100 KB?
Yes for multi-megapixel camera files. Cap dimensions first; the KB target then needs less aggressive quality cuts.
Can I attach the result to email?
That’s a common use. Confirm the new size in the list, Compare if needed, then download and attach.
What if the site wants under 50 KB?
Switch to JPG to 50 KB. Don’t over-compress here only to upload elsewhere under a tighter rule.