Compress Image to 500KB
Generous cap for higher-quality photos.
Compress an image to 500KB
100% in your browser — your image is never uploaded. Output is optimized JPG.
Drop an image here, or click to choose a file
How it works
The compressor re-encodes your image as an optimized JPG, binary-searching the quality level — and downscaling the dimensions if necessary — until the file fits within 500KB. It all happens locally in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.
FAQ
How do I compress image to 500kb?
Drop your image into the tool above. It automatically lowers the JPG quality (and resizes if needed) until the file is 500KB or smaller, then you download it. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Is it free?
Yes — no signup, no watermark, no limits.
Why would I need an image under 500KB?
Many forms cap upload size — exam and visa portals, job applications, government sites and email attachments. Generous cap for higher-quality photos.
Will the image still look okay?
The tool keeps quality as high as possible while hitting the size target. For very small targets on large photos it will also reduce the dimensions so the result stays clean rather than blocky.