Compress Image to 500KB
Get a photo or signature under 500 KB for an upload form, email or website. The size is already set, and your image never leaves your device.
Drop images here
or choose files from your device — you can also paste an image.
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 50 MB each · processed on your deviceHow it works
- Drop your JPG, PNG or WebP image here, or click Choose images. You can add several at once.
- The maximum file size is already set to 500 KB. Change it if your form asks for a different limit.
- Click Compress images. Each picture is saved at the best quality that fits, and made smaller in pixels only if it has to be.
- Download your file. Every result is marked when it is under 500 KB.
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller will my phone photos get?
A 4 MB phone photo usually shrinks by around 90%. At 500 KB it keeps about 1,220 × 1,630 pixels, so it still fills a laptop screen.
Will the photo still print well?
Small prints, up to postcard size, usually look fine. For larger prints, keep and use your original file.
Can I compress a whole album to 500 KB per photo?
Yes. Add all the photos at once, click Compress images, then download them together as a ZIP file.
Is my image uploaded when I compress it to 500 KB?
No. The compression runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device. That also makes it quick: there is nothing to upload or download from a server.
What fits in 500 KB
500 KB keeps photos large and detailed while cutting a typical 3–5 MB phone photo to a tenth of its size or less. It suits email attachments, marketplace listings and full-page document scans.
As a rough guide, a typical photo fits in 500 KB at about 1,220 × 1,630 pixels while still looking clean. Pictures with plain backgrounds, such as signatures and documents, can keep more pixels; busy, detailed photos need fewer.
Need different settings? The full Image Compressor page has every option.