How can I compress photo file size to 50kb in Windows 10?

Microsoft Paint is a built-in, completely free tool that comes with Windows 10, and it can be used to compress photo file size effectively.

How to Use Paint to Reduce File Size

1. Open the photo in Microsoft Paint (right-click the image file, select "Open with," and choose Paint).

2. Resize the image: Click on the Home tab, then select Resize. You'll see two options:

Percentage: Reduce the image to a percentage of its original size (e.g., 50%).

Pixels: Manually enter a smaller width or height. Make sure "Maintain aspect ratio" is checked to avoid distorting the image.

3. Save as JPEG: When saving, choose JPEG from the "Save as type" dropdown menu. JPEG is a compressed format that significantly reduces file size compared to PNG or BMP.

4. Adjust quality (optional): Paint doesn't offer a quality slider, but you can experiment with different pixel dimensions or try saving as PNG first and then re-saving as JPEG to see which gives you the smallest file.

Microsoft Paint is a simple, free, and effective tool to compress photo file size on Windows 10, but it offers limited control compared to dedicated software. It works best when you just need a quick reduction and don't require hitting an exact target size like 50KB.