Image File Size Checklist for Google Business Profile

Updated September 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Run through this list before you upload. Photos on a business profile are seen in search and maps, frequently on phones, so lean files display quickly.

Recommended settings for Google Business Profile

SettingStarting point
FormatJPEG (WebP where accepted)
Widthabout 1200 px on the long edge
Quality78
File size300 KB or less

These are practical defaults. If the platform or form you are using publishes its own limits, follow those instead.

Image File Size Checklist

Is it the right format? Photos should be JPEG or WebP. Is it the right width? Around 1200 pixels suits Google Business Profile. Is it under the limit? Aim for 300 KB or whatever the destination specifies.

Is it oriented correctly, cropped cleanly and free of private metadata? Our compressor handles orientation and strips metadata automatically when it re-encodes the image.

Step by step with TheCompressJPEG

  1. Open the compress JPEG to 300 KB tool, or the main compressor for custom settings.
  2. Drop in your image. Nothing is uploaded; it is processed in your browser.
  3. Set the maximum width to 1200 and the target size to 300 KB.
  4. Press Compress, check the result and download it.
Ready to try it? Compress your JPEG to 300 KB now. It's free and private.

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

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 Google Business Profile, the reliable recipe is simple: resize to around 1200 pixels, compress at quality 78 or to a 300 KB target, and check the result before you upload. Keep the original so you can always start again.

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