Compress an image to 500KB

Need to get under a 500 KB limit without giving up much quality? 500 KB keeps plenty of detail for large web images, portfolios, and uploads with generous caps. Add your photo and it's compressed to land at or under 500 KB, holding onto as much sharpness as possible — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Images are compressed to at or under your target, and never leave your device.

Drag & drop your images here, or choose them below

How it works

  1. Drag your photos in, or choose them from your device.
  2. The target is preset to 500 KB — change it any time.
  3. Download each compressed image once it's ready.

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Questions

How do I compress an image to 500KB?
Add your image and the tool trims it to at or under 500 KB, then download the result. At 500 KB most photos keep near-original quality.
Will 500KB keep my photo looking good?
Yes — 500 KB is roomy enough to preserve fine detail in most photos, so the compressed version looks close to the original on screen.
Are my images private?
Yes. Everything runs on your device in the browser, so your images are never uploaded or seen by a server.