Compress an Image Below 500KB

    Reduce a JPG, PNG or WebP to at most 500KB when feasible. Compare dimensions, file sizes and previews before downloading.

    Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image up to 10 MB. The goal is a file at or below 500KB, not exactly 500KB. Processing happens in your browser; the original file stays untouched.

    How this target works

    The tool keeps a same-format original that is already below 500KB. Otherwise it tests a bounded set of JPEG or WebP quality settings, starting with the original dimensions. If that is insufficient, it tries smaller dimensions down to half of the source width and height. PNG has no quality setting here; it only tries smaller dimensions. A result is offered only when the encoded file is at or below 500KB.

    Choosing a format

    JPEG is suitable for photos, but transparent areas become white. PNG keeps transparency and sharp graphic edges, though detailed PNGs may not fit under 500KB. WebP supports transparency and quality adjustment. Already compressed images may not shrink much. Check the destination’s supported formats before converting.

    Frequently asked questions

    Will the file be exactly 500KB?

    No. The goal is at or below 500KB. The final size depends on image detail, format and browser encoding.

    Why might PNG stay large?

    PNG is lossless and browser PNG encoding has no quality slider. Smaller dimensions may help, but detailed graphics can still exceed the target.

    What if the image is already below 500KB?

    If you keep its original format, the tool leaves the original file unchanged.

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