Compressing Product Photos for Mobile Apps
Product photos must look accurate because people judge the item by them. App screens are small and users are often on cellular data, so oversized images waste bandwidth and battery.
Recommended settings for mobile apps
| Setting | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG (WebP where accepted) |
| Width | about 1080 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 Product Photos
Shoot on a clean background, crop tightly, and resize to about 1080 pixels. Clean backgrounds compress extremely well.
Check colour and texture after compressing. For mobile apps, a slightly larger file that shows the product clearly beats a tiny one that hides detail.
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 1080 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
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.
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.
Wrapping up
For mobile apps, the reliable recipe is simple: resize to around 1080 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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