Compress JPG to 500KB
Shrink your JPG to 500KB or less in seconds — right in your browser.
Drag & drop your image here, or
Reduces width and height so the image stays sharp at the target file size.
When 500KB is the right target
500KB is a generous target. It is used for portfolio and print-preview images, for photographs being sent to a designer or printer, and for portals that accept high-resolution scans of certificates and legal documents. At this size most photographs are indistinguishable from the original at normal viewing distance.
What to expect at 500KB
At 500KB, as a rough guide:
| Starting file | Typical result |
|---|---|
| 12MP phone photo | around 1800 × 1350 px |
| 24MP camera photo | around 2000 × 1500 px |
| Scanned certificate | a full 300 DPI A4 scan usually fits |
500KB keeps a photograph usable for small prints. For large-format printing, do not compress at all — send the original file.
How it works
- Select your file using the box above — it stays on your device.
- We compress it in your browser, adjusting quality and dimensions until it fits under 500KB.
- Download the result — your original file never leaves your device.
What to do next
- Want the smallest file that still looks identical, rather than a fixed number? Reduce Image Size Without Losing Quality →
Frequently asked questions
Will 500KB be enough for printing?
For prints up to roughly A5 or postcard size, yes. Beyond that, printing wants the original file — compression removes exactly the fine detail a printer is able to resolve.
Is 500KB too large to email?
No. At 500KB per photo you can attach around thirty images before reaching a typical 20MB mail limit.
What is the difference between 500KB and 0.5MB?
Nothing meaningful. 500KB is roughly half a megabyte. Some systems write it as 512KB, because a megabyte is 1024KB rather than 1000KB.
Can I use this for RAW camera files?
Not directly — RAW formats are not supported in the browser. Export to JPG from your camera software first, then compress here.