How to Compress Images for Scanned Documents on Android
Android phones can compress images right in the browser. Scanners often save huge files by default, far more detail than is needed to read a page on screen.
Recommended settings for scanned documents
| Setting | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG (WebP where accepted) |
| Width | about 1700 px on the long edge |
| Quality | 78 |
| File size | 200 KB or less |
These are practical defaults. If the platform or form you are using publishes its own limits, follow those instead.
How to Compress Images
Open Chrome, load TheCompressJPEG, and tap the file picker to choose images from your gallery or file manager.
Pick a maximum width of 1700 pixels or a target of 200 KB, then tap Compress and Download. The files land in your Downloads folder, ready for scanned documents.
Step by step with TheCompressJPEG
- Open the compress JPEG to 200 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 1700 and the target size to 200 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
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 documents, the reliable recipe is simple: resize to around 1700 pixels, compress at quality 78 or to a 200 KB target, and check the result before you upload. Keep the original so you can always start again.
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