Will text remain legible after compressing a scanned document?

Yes. At 80% JPEG quality, typed and printed text remains fully legible even under close inspection. Only extreme compression below 50% causes visible artifacts. For legal documents, use 80-85% quality.

Is it safe to compress scanned documents online?

Yes, completely safe with MinifyPic. All compression runs in your browser locally. Your scanned documents with sensitive personal information never leave your device or reach any server.

Why are scanner output files so large?

Scanners default to high DPI settings (300-600 DPI) and save as PNG or minimally-compressed JPEG. A single A4 page at 300 DPI produces a 3-15MB file. Our compressor reduces this to under 500KB while maintaining readability.

What quality setting should I use for official documents?

Use 80-85% for most official documents (contracts, certificates, IDs). Use 90% for archival-quality scans. Use 75% for plain text invoices and receipts where file size matters most.

Can compressed scanned documents be uploaded to government portals?

Yes. Government portals typically require documents under 500KB or 1MB. After compression, verify that all text and signatures remain clearly visible before submitting.

Document Scan Compressor

Compress scanned documents and receipts to small file sizes while keeping text readable. Perfect for email and upload portals.

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