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title: How do I adjust photo compression settings?
description: Photo compression settings can be adjusted to increase or decrease the file size and resolution of photos. This can be completed through the portal or the Pathwave mobile application. 
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# How do I adjust photo compression settings?

## Photo compression settings can be adjusted to increase or decrease the file size and resolution of photos. This can be completed through the portal or the Pathwave mobile application.

Photo compression settings can be adjusted to increase or decrease the file size and resolution of photos. This can be completed through the portal or the Pathwave mobile application. 

This article contains the following sections:  

- [Adjust photo compression setting from the portal](https://support.pathwave.com/hc/en-us/articles/7242119306893#h_01G6KC9TWHS9ZETBDMSA7G9XP5)
- [Adjust photo compression settings from mobile application](https://support.pathwave.com/hc/en-us/articles/7242119306893#h_01G6KCB58B1T5CW9RXSSMJZJV6)

### Adjust photo compression setting from the portal:

1. From the portal, select the profile icon and then select settings
2. Once my account settings displays, select the blue "Edit" button
3. Select the Photo Compression dropdown and select desired setting
4. Select blue "Save" button

![Screen Shot 2022-06-27 at 2.36.23 PM-1](https://support.pathwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%202.36.23%20PM-1.png?width=688&height=219&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%202.36.23%20PM-1.png)

![Screen Shot 2022-06-27 at 2.39.17 PM-1](https://support.pathwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%202.39.17%20PM-1.png?width=688&height=283&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%202.39.17%20PM-1.png)

### Adjust photo compression settings from mobile application:

1. Open the Pathwave app on your mobile device (iPad or Mobile phone)
2. Select "Settings" icon from the home screen
3. Adjust photo compression settings
4. Select "Save" button on the bottom of screen

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Need help adjusting photo compression settings from the portal or Pathwave app? [Reach out to us and get support.](https://support.pathwave.com/hc/en-us/articles/4423451398541?hsLang=en)  

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