Compress Image to 500 KB

Set to 500 KB already. Choose your images and download them under the limit.

500 KB is a common limit for document scans and photos on visa, job and admission portals. A phone photo of 3 to 6 MB comes down to 500 KB with no difference you can see on screen.

About Compress Image to 500 KB

500 KB is a common limit for document scans and photos on visa, job and admission portals. A phone photo of 3 to 6 MB comes down to 500 KB with no difference you can see on screen.

Scans of certificates and ID cards fit easily at about 1,500 to 2,000 pixels wide. Choose several files together and download a ZIP with each one under 500 KB.

How it works

  1. Choose one or more photos from your phone or computer.
  2. Type the size you need in KB, or tap 20, 50, 100 or 200 KB. Set the pixel or centimetre size if the form asks for one.
  3. Press Compress and download each image, or all of them as a ZIP.

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Questions people ask

How do I reduce a photo from 5 MB to 500 KB?

Choose it on this page and press Compress. The tool keeps the full pixel size if it can and lowers only the JPG quality.

Will the image lose quality at 500 KB?

Not visibly for screen and portal use. 500 KB is generous for a normal photo.

Can I compress a screenshot to 500 KB?

Yes. Save it as JPG, or as WebP if the site accepts it; a PNG screenshot is often much larger.

Is it free, and is my file uploaded?

Yes, it is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Your file is processed inside your browser and is never uploaded to a server.

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