Upload Errors and File Size Limits for Scanned Documents
An upload error is frustrating when the message is vague. 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.
Upload Errors and File Size Limits
Most errors come from three causes: the file is too big, the dimensions are outside the allowed range, or the format is not accepted.
For scanned documents, convert to JPEG, resize to about 1700 pixels and compress below 200 KB. If the form lists its own limits, use those numbers instead.
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
- 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 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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