Compress Image to 500 KB
Does a form say the photo must be 500 KB or smaller? Drop it here: Fotudio converts it to JPG and finds the highest quality that stays under 500 KB. The pixel size is only reduced if it cannot fit otherwise.
How to use Compress Image to 500 KB
- Drop or choose your photos (several at once is fine).
- The 500 KB target is already selected; pick another size if you need to.
- Click "Compress to target size" and download the JPG under 500 KB.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a photo under 500 KB?
The tool lowers the JPG quality step by step and keeps the best version under 500 KB. If it is still too big at a reasonable minimum quality, the width and height are reduced. The new file size and pixel size are shown afterwards.
Will the quality drop a lot?
For ID and document photos the difference is usually invisible. With very small targets such as 20 KB the pixel size also shrinks, but faces and text stay readable.
The upload is still rejected. What can I do?
Some systems also check the file type and name: use JPG and avoid spaces or special characters in the file name (e.g. photo.jpg). If specific pixel dimensions are required, set them first with Passport & ID Photo Maker or Resize Image, then compress here.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Compression runs in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.
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