How to compress an image to 500 KB
Drop your files in the box, or paste an image.
The size is already set to 500 KB. Choose JPG if the website asks for it.
Press Compress and download the result. Your files are deleted from the server straight away.
Compress an image to 500 KB
Get any photo under 500 KB for high-quality uploads and sharing: size guaranteed, and as sharp as possible.
Who needs a photo under 500 KB?
Some portals allow up to 500 KB for photographs and documents. It's also the right size for sharing high-quality photos in chats without the app compressing them further.
Getting the best quality at 500 KB
At 500 KB, most phone photos keep their full size and look identical to the original on screen.
What size will the picture be?
Usually the full original size of a phone photo.
Questions
Why compress to 500 KB at all?
Phone photos are often 3–8 MB; 500 KB saves storage and upload time with no visible difference.
Can I compress a PDF to 500 KB?
Use Compress PDF and lower the DPI; PDFs don't take an exact target size.
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