Compress an image to 500 KB
Open the photo and download it under 500 KB. Large phone photos are scaled down a little, so the quality stays at 70% or higher.
Free · Runs on your device · No uploadsDrop a photo here
or paste it with ⌘V · JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
How to compress an image to 500 KB
Open a photo. Drop it here, paste it, or choose a file.
The limit is already set to 500 KB. Change it if your form asks for a different size.
Download the photo. It is under 500 KB as JPEG.
What you can do
- Starts at 500 KB
- Keeps quality at 70% or higher
- Highest quality that fits
- Saves as JPEG
Questions
Is 500 KB enough for a sharp photo?+
Yes, for screens. A typical phone photo under 500 KB looks sharp on websites, listings and in email.
When does the pixel size change at 500 KB?+
When the photo doesn’t fit at 70% quality at full size, which is common for full-resolution phone photos. Screenshots and photos that were already resized usually keep their size.
Should I use this for print?+
No. For printing, keep the original file; 500 KB is meant for screens and uploads.
Are my photos uploaded?+
No. The photo is compressed to 500 KB in your browser and never leaves your device.
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