How to Reduce Image File Size in Chromebook

I use free blogging platforms, which come with restricted data storage. To stay within these limits, I need to reduce every file to its smallest possible size. On top of that, I use a Chromebook, which has limited storage and application capabilities—unless you’re willing to spend extra on cloud storage or external memory drives.  

To manage image sizes, I use the Chromebook’s native **Gallery** application. It’s easy to use: simply click on the photo you want to resize, and it will automatically open in the **Gallery** app. From there, you can adjust the file size to make it suitable for your storage and blogging needs.  

This method is a straightforward way to optimize images without requiring additional software or tools.

In this example, I am going to reduce the file size of "walking with a stick" with 2.5MB size into a manageable chunk for my blog.

In the **Gallery** app, click the **Re-scale** button to display the image’s width and height settings.  

Make sure the height and width ratio is locked before adjusting the values. Once you're satisfied with the size, click "Save As" if you want to keep the original photo, or simply click "Save" to overwrite the existing image with the resized version.

The image has been reduced from 2.5MB to just 288KB. This smaller file size makes it easier to upload and allows my blog's limited storage to accommodate more files.