SMALLER FILES. ZERO UPLOADS.

Compress an image to 500 KB

Larger web photographs and sharper document attachments. Set the limit; we’ll find a smaller fit, right in your browser.

LOCAL IMAGE COMPRESSORNo account. No uploads.

Give your photos some breathing room.

Drop your images here, or choose them below.

JPG, PNG & WebP · Up to 30 MB each

Your images never leave this browser.

Private by design One image or a whole batch Free to use

Image preview

Scaled to fit. Download to inspect at full resolution.

NOTHING TO INSTALL

From heavy to ready.
In three small steps.

  1. 01

    Drop them in

    Choose a photo or add a batch. Everything stays on your device.

  2. 02

    Find your balance

    Adjust quality or pick a size limit. We’ll take care of the compression.

  3. 03

    Take the lighter version

    Check the result and download. One at a time, or all in a ZIP.

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What to expect at 500 KB

500 KB is a useful starting budget when a small target makes details too soft. Many photos can fit through quality adjustment alone, though very large or detailed images may still need resizing. There is no fixed quality-to-size formula.

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How the target is reached

The 500 KB preset is selected for you. For JPG and WebP, the tool starts at your chosen quality and searches down to a 40% floor. If the file still exceeds 500,000 bytes, it reduces dimensions in bounded steps. PNG uses dimension changes because its lossless encoder ignores quality. Each result says whether the target was met.

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Before you submit or publish

For document screenshots, zoom into the smallest text before downloading. A file can be under the limit yet unusable if the letters are blurred. Raise the target or upload a more tightly cropped original when readability matters.

PUT IT TO WORK

Practical examples

Suggested workflows. Actual savings depend on your image.

A screenshot for a support request

Select the screenshot with the 500 KB preset active. For PNG, meeting this budget may require reducing dimensions rather than adjusting quality.

Before you download: Read error messages and small interface labels. If resizing makes them unclear, crop to the relevant window before trying again, or choose 1 MB if permitted.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Good to know.

Can a screenshot fit 500 KB without losing readable text?

Sometimes, but not always. PNG re-encoding keeps decoded pixel detail at original dimensions, while target-driven resizing can soften text. Preview the smallest lettering before using the download.

Does choosing 500 KB change my PNG into JPEG?

No. The input format is retained. PNG targets use dimension reduction where needed, and transparent pixels are not flattened onto a background.

What should I do if my file is already below 500 KB?

The selected quality can still optimize it. If the new encoding is larger, the original is retained and labeled, including the possibility that its metadata remains.

The right fit for your files.

Pick a format or start with a size limit.