About compressing to this size
500 KB keeps photos looking nearly identical to the original while cutting a 4–8 MB phone photo by around 90%. It suits website uploads, online listings, property portals and email.
How it gets to exactly 500 KB: the tool tries different JPEG quality levels and keeps the highest one whose file is still under 500 KB, so the result usually lands just below the limit (for example 450–500 KB). Only if quality alone can’t get small enough does it shrink the image dimensions, a little at a time.
Tip: For web pages, WebP at 500 KB gives even better quality than JPG — if the site accepts WebP.
Need a different size? 10 KB · 20 KB · 30 KB · 50 KB · 100 KB · 200 KB — or type any number into the “Target size” box above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce a photo to 500 KB?
Drop the photo into the box above. The target is already 500 KB; download the result when it appears. It will be 500 KB or slightly less.
Will my photo look blurry at 500 KB?
The tool always keeps the best quality that fits. Faces and documents stay clear at common form sizes; very large photos may be scaled down slightly to fit.
Why is my file a little smaller than 500 KB?
Portals reject files even 1 byte over the limit, so the tool stays safely under 500 KB instead of going over.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The compression runs entirely in your browser, so your photos never leave your phone or computer.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — open this page on your phone, tap the box, pick a photo from your gallery and download the result.