Get your image under 500 KB in seconds
Many application forms, job portals, exam registrations and government websites only accept photos and scanned documents under 500 KB. This tool reduces your image to less than 500 KB 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 500 KB
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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 500 KB. 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 500 KB
Will the image be exactly 500 KB?
It will be as close as possible without going over 500 KB, so the form always accepts it.
What if my image is already smaller than 500 KB?
Then there's nothing to do: the tool tells you it's already under 500 KB 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.