Answer: It's surprisingly easy with the right tool. To get a precise file size, you need a tool that lets you specify the target. We built our Image Resizer Tool for this exact purpose.

Here are the exact steps:

1. Visit the Image Resizer Tool.
2. Upload your image.
3. In the "Resize Mode" section, select "By File Size".
4. In the "Target Size (KB)" box, enter 200.
5. Click "Start Resizing". The tool will then do the work for you.

Answer: Our tool is designed to find the best possible balance. To prevent distortion (stretching), make sure the "Keep Aspect Ratio" checkbox is ticked. It's on by default and ensures your image's proportions are maintained.

Regarding blurriness, the tool's algorithm will reduce the image quality just enough to meet the 200KB target. For most images, especially JPG and WebP, the result will look great for web use, online forms, and emails.

Answer: You have full control. The "By File Size" mode works in tandem with the width and height inputs.

You can set maximum dimensions (e.g., max-width 1200px). The tool will first resize the image to fit those dimensions, and then it will adjust the compression quality to hit your 200KB target. If you leave the dimensions blank, it will use the original image dimensions and focus solely on adjusting quality.

Answer: Yes, absolutely! Our tool fully supports batch processing to save you time. Simply drag and drop all the images you need to compress into the upload area. Set the resize mode to "By File Size" and enter 200KB once. The tool will apply the same setting to every image, and you can download them all as a zip file.

Answer: It is 100% free and completely safe. There are no hidden costs or sign-ups.

Most importantly, all processing happens locally in your browser. This means your image files are never uploaded to any server. They remain private on your device from start to finish, ensuring your data is secure.