Compressing Scanned Pages for Scanned Receipts
Scanned pages are often saved at very high resolution. 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 Scanned Pages
A page scanned at 600 DPI can be over 5000 pixels tall. For reading on screen, around 1200 pixels wide is enough.
Text on a white page compresses efficiently, so a target of 150 KB is usually achievable while staying sharp for scanned receipts.
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
- Write a size limit slightly below the stated maximum to leave a margin.
- Process private images locally rather than uploading them to unknown servers.
- Crop out distractions so pixels go to the subject.
- Use WebP where it is supported and you control the page.
FAQ
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.
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.
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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