⚡ Free Online Tool

Resize Image to 500 KB

Compress any photo to under 500 KB — JPG, free, nothing is uploaded.

JPEGCompress
✓ 100% Free✓ No Sign-up Required
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Upload Image

JPG, PNG or WebP · Click or drag & drop

📤 Select Image

✅ Ready to download

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New size
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Pixels
Download Image
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Custom Options

Adjust settings to match exactly what you need

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Files are never uploaded to a server — processed in your browser

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No limits, no payment, ever

How To Use

1

Upload your photo

JPG, PNG or WebP — big phone photos are fine.

2

500 KB is already selected

Pick another size or type any KB if your form needs something else.

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Tap Compress Image

The tool keeps the highest quality that fits under 500 KB and only makes the photo smaller in pixels when it has to.

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Download

Check the new size and pixels, then download the JPG.

About This Tool

This page is set to 500 KB. 500 KB suits document photos, certificates saved as images and email attachments with limits. The photo keeps almost full quality.

Popular photo sizes

10 KB20 KB30 KB50 KB100 KB200 KB500 KB

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reduce a photo to 500 KB?

Upload the photo, keep 500 KB selected and tap Compress Image. The file you download is under 500 KB.

Will a 500 KB photo look blurry?

500 KB suits document photos, certificates saved as images and email attachments with limits. The photo keeps almost full quality.

My form gives pixels and a KB range. What should I use?

Use the Exam Photo & Signature Resizer — it sets both the exact pixels and the KB range, and checks them for you.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Everything happens inside your browser.

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