Compress image to 500 KB
Get any photo under 500 KB while keeping as much quality as possible.
How to use it
- Add your file. Drop it on the box above or tap it to pick it from your device.
- Let it work. Drop your photos. Each one is saved as a JPG just under the size.
- Download. Press Download. Nothing was uploaded, so nothing is stored anywhere.
What it does
The tool tries quality levels until it finds the highest one under 500 KB. If even low quality is too big, it makes the picture slightly smaller and tries again, so you always get a file that fits.
When to use it
Email attachments, marketplace listings, website uploads and chat apps that limit picture size to around 500 KB.
Private by design
Most online tools upload your file to their servers. This one doesn't: it loads into your browser and does the work on your own phone or computer, so your files never leave it.
Questions
Is this compress to 500 kb free?
Yes, completely free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to us or anyone else.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern browsers.