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Compress image
to 500KB.

Bring any photo down to a JPG under 500 KB and keep it looking good. Fast, private and free.

Output: JPG under 500 KB — change it after upload

Drop images here  or  browse files

Paste Ctrl+V to compress screenshots instantly

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# File size tools

Reduce a photo to 500KB and keep the detail

500 KB is the comfortable middle: small enough for email, job portals and marketplace listings, large enough that a photo still looks properly sharp on a laptop screen. Most phone photos are 4–8 MB, so you are cutting 90% or more.

Rather than a blind quality guess, the tool finds the best JPEG quality that fits under 500 KB. Many photos reach that limit with no visible change; very large ones are also scaled to a sensible resolution.

  • Looks good on screen

    At 500 KB most photos remain visually close to the original.

  • Marketplace friendly

    A good fit for classifieds, rental and product listings with per-image limits.

  • Unlimited and free

    No sign-up, no daily cap — compress as many images as you need.

How to compress an image to 500KB

  1. 1

    Choose or drop your photo in the box above.

  2. 2

    A JPG under 500 KB is produced automatically — check it on the result card.

  3. 3

    Download it, or add more photos and download them together as a ZIP.

Where a 500KB limit is common

Email attachments Keeps several photos well under size caps
Job and admission portals Often 200 KB–1 MB per upload
Listing / classifieds sites Frequently a per-image cap of a few hundred KB

Limits differ between exams and change between years — always follow the exact size, dimensions and format in your official notification.

# FAQ

Compress to 500KB: common questions

How do I compress a photo to under 500KB?

Drop it in the box above. The tool picks the highest JPG quality that fits under 500 KB automatically.

Will resolution change?

Only if quality alone cannot reach the limit. The result card shows the final width × height.

Should I use WebP instead?

WebP gets smaller files at equal quality, but many forms only accept JPG. Use WebP for your own website and JPG for uploads.

Can I compress many photos at once?

Yes — drop them together and use “Download all” to get one ZIP.