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Compress Image to 500KBOnline Free

Reduce any JPG, PNG or WebP photo to under 500 KB in seconds, at the best quality that fits.

  • Files stay on your device
  • No sign-up
  • Free, no watermark

About this tool

Compress Image to 500KB

Many websites and application forms only accept images under 500 KB. This tool shrinks your photo below 500 KB automatically: it finds the highest JPG quality that fits, and only reduces the dimensions if the quality alone isn't enough. That keeps the picture as sharp as possible.

A 500 KB limit is common for documents, certificates and photos on university and visa portals. If your form also sets a minimum size or exact dimensions, click Change and enter them, or use one of the exam pages below.

Everything happens in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded. It works on Android, iPhone and desktop.

  • Always under 500 KB

    The file is checked against 500 KB before you download it.

  • Best quality that fits

    Quality is lowered only as much as needed, then the size if necessary.

  • Any image format

    Upload JPG, PNG or WebP. You get a JPG that every form accepts.

  • No upload

    Works offline once the page has loaded. Your photos stay on your device.

Step by step

How to compress an image to 500 KB

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Choose, drag in or paste a JPG, PNG or WebP photo.

  2. 2

    Wait a moment

    The tool finds the best quality under 500 KB automatically.

  3. 3

    Check the result

    A green tick confirms the file is under 500 KB.

  4. 4

    Download

    Save the JPG and upload it wherever you need it.

FAQ

Compress Image to 500KB FAQ

Can't find your answer? Contact us.

Upload the photo on this page. It is compressed to under 500 KB straight away at the best quality that fits. Check the size shown next to the green tick, then click Download.

Usually very little. 500 KB is enough for a clear photo at a normal size, so most images only need a slightly lower JPG quality.

Click Change above the upload box and type the size range and dimensions from your notification. The tool then makes a JPG that meets those numbers instead. Always check the latest official notification before you upload, because rules can change between years.

No. The photo is resized and compressed inside your browser, on your own phone or computer. It is never uploaded to our servers, so your photo, signature and ID documents stay private.

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