Compress Screenshots Before Uploading to Jira
Overview
Jira's default file size limit is 10MB per attachment, but Retina screenshots from Mac (4-6MB) and Windows Full HD screenshots (1-3MB as PNG) fill ticket attachment panels quickly. Compress to under 500KB before attaching: the image remains perfectly readable in Jira's preview at issue resolution.
How to Use This Tool
Upload your screenshot PNG or JPG. Set quality to 80% and width to 1280px. Click Compress. The output is typically under 300KB for a full-screen screenshot. Attach the compressed file to your Jira ticket.
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PDF Tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jira's maximum file attachment size?
Jira Cloud's default attachment limit is 10MB per file. Jira Data Center allows admins to configure this up to 2GB. Even with high limits, small attachments load faster in ticket feeds and email notifications.
Should I use PNG or JPG for Jira screenshots?
JPG at 80% quality for UI screenshots: 60-80% smaller than PNG with no visible difference in Jira's preview. Keep PNG only for screenshots with very small text or critical detail that JPG compression would blur.
How do I take smaller screenshots on Mac?
Use Cmd+Shift+4 to capture only the relevant screen area instead of the full screen. Retina (2x) screenshots are twice the pixel dimension of non-Retina. You can set your Mac's display to non-Retina resolution for smaller native screenshots.