Image Compressor

Compress images by reducing quality and dimensions — all inside your browser.

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Flexible Image Compression for Every Need

Resize and optimize your headshot for the TOTUM (NUS) student discount app. Fix 'file too large' errors instantly to get your digital and physical student card.

Use Case

Designed for UK college and university students applying for their TOTUM card who need a fast, private way to format their verification photo.

How It Works

Getting your TOTUM card is essential for UK student discounts, but the application process frequently halts at the photo upload stage. The TOTUM app requires a clear, passport-style headshot, but it often rejects high-resolution images taken directly from modern phone cameras due to heavy file sizes. Our tool bypasses this frustrating error. By resizing your selfie to a mobile-friendly 500-pixel width and applying a crisp 70% JPEG compression, you get a lightweight, perfectly formatted image that the TOTUM system accepts instantly. Because the tool runs directly on your device without server uploads, it is incredibly fast and won't waste your mobile data.

What You Get

Optimized images that balance quality and file size for faster uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about compressing images online.

The TOTUM application system processes JPEG files the most efficiently. Our tool automatically converts and saves your optimized headshot as a standard JPEG to prevent any format errors during your upload.
Uploads typically fail for two reasons: the file size is too large (over a few megabytes), or the dimensions are too wide. Shrinking the max width to 500px using our tool fixes both of these issues simultaneously.
No! Unlike older compression websites, our tool leverages your browser's local processing power. Your photo is resized instantly on your own phone or laptop, meaning zero waiting time and zero wasted mobile data.