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Resize image to 500 KB

500 KB is a common limit for email attachments, job applications and upload forms that still want a good-looking picture. This page sets the limit for you: add your image and download a file under 500 KB (500,000 bytes) that stays sharp.

Drag and drop images here

or

You can also paste images with Ctrl+V.

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF (first frame) and BMP. No sign-up and no daily limit.

Your images never leave your device.

Options

Resize by

Higher quality gives a sharper picture and a bigger file.

How to use it

  1. Add your image

    Drag it here or choose it from your device. Phone photos of several MB are fine.

  2. Keep the 500 KB limit

    500 KB is preselected. You can also enter a width or height under Size, for example 1600 pixels, before the limit is applied.

  3. Resize and download

    Press Resize images and download the file. The result shows its exact size in KB.

How good is a 500 KB picture?

A limit of 500 KB is about ten times the size of a 50 KB form photo, so there is room for real detail. A photo of about 1600 by 1200 pixels usually fits in 500 KB as a JPG and looks sharp on a laptop or a phone.

The tool lowers the quality step by step and only reduces the pixel size if the limit cannot be reached otherwise. You see the result size before you download.

Tips for staying under 500 KB

  • Most phone photos are several MB. The tool shrinks them to 500 KB and keeps them sharp enough to view on a screen.
  • If the picture is only for a screen, a width of 1600 to 2000 pixels is plenty and fits in 500 KB easily.
  • Save photos as JPG or WebP. PNG is better for logos and screenshots, but photos saved as PNG are usually far above 500 KB.
  • Do not enlarge a small picture. It makes the file bigger without adding detail.

Frequently asked questions

How do I reduce an image to 500 KB?

Add the image, keep the 500 KB limit that is preselected and press Resize images. The tool finds the highest quality that fits.

Will a 500 KB photo still look good?

Yes, for viewing on a screen. Most photos keep clear detail at 500 KB. Large prints need bigger files.

Can I resize several images to 500 KB at once?

Yes. Add as many images as you like. Each one is resized to 500 KB or smaller, and you can download them all as one ZIP file.

Is my picture uploaded?

No. The picture is processed on your device and never uploaded.