The latest articles on DEV Community by Bubai Das (@bubai_das). https://dev.to/bubai_das https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3841752%2F0780421b-510c-4766-9625-ea85ee04a292.png https://dev.to/bubai_das en Bubai Das Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:02:36 +0000 https://dev.to/bubai_das/how-to-compress-image-pdf-to-specific-sizes-50kb-100kb-200kb-online-peb https://dev.to/bubai_das/how-to-compress-image-pdf-to-specific-sizes-50kb-100kb-200kb-online-peb <p>Large images and PDFs can be frustrating, especially when you need to upload files with strict size limits like 50KB or 100KB.</p> <p>In this post, I’ll show you a simple way to compress images and PDFs to exact sizes without losing much quality.</p> <h2> 📌 Why file size matters </h2> <p>Many platforms require small file sizes:</p> <ul> <li>Job application forms</li> <li>Government portals</li> <li>Email attachments</li> <li>Online submissions</li> </ul> <p>If your file is too large, it gets rejected.</p> <h2> 🛠️ How to compress images </h2> <p>Follow these steps:</p> <ol> <li>Upload your image</li> <li>Select target size (like 50KB or 100KB)</li> <li>Compress and download</li> </ol> <p>👉 Try it here: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-image-to-50kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">compress image to 50KB</a></li> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-image-to-100kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">compress image to 100KB</a></li> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-image-to-200kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">compress image to 200KB</a></li> </ul> <p>This works for JPG, PNG, and WEBP images.</p> <h2> 📄 How to compress PDFs </h2> <p>PDFs can be larger because they contain images and fonts.</p> <p>Steps:</p> <ol> <li>Upload your PDF</li> <li>Choose compression level or target size</li> <li>Download the optimized file</li> </ol> <p>👉 Try it here: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-pdf-to-50kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">compress-pdf-to-50kb</a></li> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-pdf-to-100kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">compress-pdf-to-100kb</a></li> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-pdf-to-200kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">compress-pdf-to-200kb</a></li> </ul> <h2> 🔐 Is it safe? </h2> <p>Yes. The tool works directly in your browser:</p> <ul> <li>No file upload to server</li> <li>No data stored</li> <li>Full privacy</li> </ul> <h2> 💡 Tips for better compression </h2> <ul> <li>Use JPEG instead of PNG when possible</li> <li>Reduce image dimensions slightly</li> <li>Remove unnecessary pages from PDFs</li> <li>Use medium compression for better quality</li> </ul> <h2> 🚀 Final thoughts </h2> <p>Compressing files doesn’t have to be complicated.<br> With the right tool, you can quickly reduce file size and meet upload requirements without losing quality.</p> <p>If you found this helpful, feel free to share or try it yourself 👍</p> webdev opensource beginners productivity Bubai Das Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:10:28 +0000 https://dev.to/bubai_das/how-to-compress-images-to-50kb-or-100kb-online-free-fast-2c01 https://dev.to/bubai_das/how-to-compress-images-to-50kb-or-100kb-online-free-fast-2c01 <p>Many online forms (especially government exams in India) require images under strict size limits like 50KB or 100KB. The problem is that most tools either reduce too much quality or are slow and full of ads.</p> <h3> Simple Solution </h3> <p>You can use an online image compressor that reduces file size while keeping good quality.</p> <p>I recently built a free tool for this:<br> 👉 <a href="https://locifile.in" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a></p> <p>It allows you to:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-image-to-100kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">Compress images to specific sizes (50KB, 100KB, etc.)</a></li> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/passport-image-resizer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resize passport size photos</a></li> <li><a href="https://locifile.in/compress-pdf-to-100kb" rel="noopener noreferrer">Compress PDFs to specific sizes (100KB, 400KB, etc.)</a></li> <li>Convert images instantly without signup</li> </ul> <h3> How to Use </h3> <ul> <li>Open the tool</li> <li>Upload your image</li> <li>Choose target size</li> <li>Download instantly</li> </ul> <h3> Why I Built This </h3> <p>I noticed many students struggle while filling forms like SSC, UPSC, and other job applications where image size matters a lot. Existing tools were either slow or complicated.</p> <p>So I created a fast, simple tool using Next.js deployed on Vercel.</p> <h3> Tech Stack </h3> <p>Next.js (Frontend)<br> Image processing in browser<br> Vercel deployment</p> <h3> Final Thoughts </h3> <p>If you frequently deal with image size issues, this tool can save a lot of time.</p> <p>Let me know your feedback!</p> nextjs webdev typescript productivity