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

Windows 10’s hidden right-click Resize Pictures function, a built-in auxiliary tool that lets users directly compress photo file size in File Explorer without image editors, only reduces resolution via fixed pixel presets and offers no adjustable quality compression options.

How to Compress the size of photo files

Step 1: Open File Explorer and select the photos you want to process.

Step 2: Right-click the selected files, then click “Resize Image.”

Step 3: Select a preset size: Small or Medium.

Finally, the software will automatically generate and save a smaller copy of each photo in the same folder.

One-click folder operations provide a convenient way to reduce the file size of photos. This feature is ideal for users who need to quickly resize regular photos for emailing, sharing on social media, and lightweight storage.

Pros

• Operates directly within File Explorer, without the need to launch a separate image editor
• Microsoft’s official tool automatically generates new images without overwriting the original high-resolution files

Cons

• Offers only preset resolutions; width and height cannot be freely customized
• Compresses files solely by reducing resolution; there is no separate slider for adjusting image quality