Compress Image to 500KB Online
Reduce photos to 500KB or less in one click. Free, private, works on phone and computer.
Drop images here or browseJPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC · up to 20 at once · output JPG
🔒 Processed in your browser — your files are never uploaded. Free, no sign-up, no watermark.
How to compress an image to 500KB
Quick answer: add your image above, keep the target at 500KB and click Compress. The tool finds the highest quality that fits under 500KB and only shrinks the dimensions if needed. The JPG you download is guaranteed to be 500KB or smaller.
- Add your image (JPG, PNG, WebP or iPhone HEIC).
- Confirm the target — or type any other KB value.
- Compress and download one file or a ZIP.
When do you need 500KB?
- Scanned certificates and documents with a 500 KB limit.
- High-quality website and blog images.
- Email attachments and marketplace listings.
At 500 KB most photos keep almost all of their quality.
Other sizes
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- Need exact pixels too? Use photo resize 300×300 or the image resizer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an image 500KB?
Upload it, keep the target at 500KB and click Compress. The downloaded JPG will be 500KB or smaller.
Will the image lose quality?
The tool keeps the highest quality that fits. Very small targets on large photos also reduce the pixel dimensions.
Can I compress several images at once?
Yes, up to 20 images, downloaded as a ZIP.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Compression happens in your browser.