Get your image under 1 MB in seconds
Many application forms, job portals, exam registrations and government websites only accept photos and scanned documents under 1 MB. This tool reduces your image to less than 1 MB automatically: it tries different quality levels and, if even the lowest quality is too heavy, it reduces the dimensions just enough to fit. The format stays the same (JPG stays JPG, PNG stays PNG) and everything happens in your browser.
How to compress an image to 1 MB
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Drag your photo or scanned document into the box, or tap "Choose files".
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The maximum size is already set to 1 MB. The tool finds the best possible quality under that limit.
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Download the compressed image, ready to upload to the form.
Questions about compressing to 1 MB
Will the image be exactly 1 MB?
It will be as close as possible without going over 1 MB, so the form always accepts it.
What if my image is already smaller than 1 MB?
Then there's nothing to do: the tool tells you it's already under 1 MB and you can upload the original.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The compression happens inside your browser, so your photos and documents never leave your device.