Compress image to 500 KB
Target pre-set to 500 KB. Drop your images, get files that fit. Never uploaded.
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HEIC · JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP. Nothing is uploaded.
Why 500 KB?
Email attachments that will not choke an inbox, documentation screenshots, newsletter images. 500 KB is barely distinguishable from the original for most photos.
Other size targets
Frequently asked questions
When is 500 KB the right target?
When quality matters more than bytes but the original is a 5 MB monster: email, slide decks, docs. Most photos at 500 KB are visually identical to the original on screen.
Should I use WebP at this size?
If the destination supports it, yes: at 500 KB, WebP holds noticeably more detail than JPG. For maximum compatibility keep JPG.
Is my image uploaded to compress it?
No. Compression runs in your browser via WebAssembly. Photos for applications and IDs never touch a server, and the tool keeps working offline once loaded.
What if the target is impossible for my image?
The tool lowers quality first, then scales dimensions down step by step until the file fits under 500 KB. You always get the sharpest possible image at that size.