Compressing Portrait Photos for Scanned Receipts
Faces are where viewers notice compression first. Expense tools mostly need receipts to be legible, not print quality, so small files work well.
Recommended settings for scanned receipts
| Setting | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG (WebP where accepted) |
| Width | about 1200 px on the long edge |
| Quality | 70 |
| File size | 150 KB or less |
These are practical defaults. If the platform or form you are using publishes its own limits, follow those instead.
Compressing Portrait Photos
Smooth skin and soft backgrounds can show banding at low quality. Quality around 70 to 85 keeps tones natural.
Crop to head and shoulders when the image is shown small, as it often is for scanned receipts. A tight crop lets you use fewer pixels without losing detail where it matters.
Step by step with TheCompressJPEG
- Open the compress JPEG to 150 KB tool, or the main compressor for custom settings.
- Drop in your image. Nothing is uploaded; it is processed in your browser.
- Set the maximum width to 1200 and the target size to 150 KB.
- Press Compress, check the result and download it.
Quick tips
- Always keep the original file and compress a copy.
- Use JPEG for photos and PNG for logos and line art.
- Name files descriptively with lowercase words and hyphens.
- Check the result on a phone, where most people will see it.
FAQ
Can I compress images for e-learning courses without uploading them?
Yes. TheCompressJPEG runs entirely in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Is WebP accepted for e-learning courses?
It depends on the platform. JPEG is the safest choice when you are not sure.
What size should an image be for e-learning courses?
A practical default is about 1600 pixels wide and 200 KB or less, unless the destination states its own limits.
Wrapping up
For scanned receipts, the reliable recipe is simple: resize to around 1200 pixels, compress at quality 70 or to a 150 KB target, and check the result before you upload. Keep the original so you can always start again.
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