PURPOSE Smaller scanned files are easier to upload, email, and store. SETTINGS TO REVIEW Check resolution, color mode, file format, and compression settings. COMMON OPTIONS Use black-and-white for text-only documents, grayscale for simple images, and lower resolution when high detail is not needed. CHECK QUALITY Make sure text, signatures, stamps, and barcodes remain readable. CAUTION Do not upload sensitive documents to unapproved online compression tools.