Compress Image to 500KB

Compress any image to 500KB or less online for free — JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, one file or a batch. The target is preset to 500 KB, so just drop your images and download. A good balance of quality and size for websites and uploads. Runs 100% in your browser.

100% private — your images never leave your browser. Conversion happens on your device; nothing is uploaded.

Drop images to compress

JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · multiple files OK

Quality

Max width / height

Output format

Resize behavior

Target max file size

KB per image — each file is shrunk until it is under this size

Keep EXIF / metadata White background for JPEG / WebP / AVIF

Metadata is removed by default (uncheck to keep EXIF). PNG keeps transparency; JPEG/WebP/AVIF use a white background when enabled. AVIF output requires a modern browser. Files never leave your device.

How to compress image to 500KB

Drop your images here, or click to choose them (the target is already set to 500 KB).
Optionally change the target size, quality or output format.
Click “Compress & download”.
Check the new file sizes — each image is now under 500 KB.

What you can use it for

Uploads with a 500 KB limit on forms and portals
Website and blog images that still look sharp
Product photos for online stores and marketplaces
Photos for email that keep good quality

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compress an image to 500KB?

Drop the image in and click “Compress & download”. The target is preset to 500 KB, and the tool lowers quality and, if needed, dimensions until the file is under that size.

Will my file be exactly 500KB?

It will be just under 500 KB. The tool aims about 3% below the limit so the file passes upload checks whether a site counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.

Is 500KB enough for a good-quality photo?

Yes. At typical screen sizes most photos look excellent at 500 KB; only very large camera images are scaled down to fit.

Which format compresses smallest?

JPG (or WebP) reaches small sizes with the best quality for photos. PNG is lossless, so very small PNG targets mostly work by shrinking the image dimensions — switch the output to JPG if the result looks too small.

Are my images uploaded?

No. Compression happens entirely in your browser, so photos, IDs and signatures never leave your device.