Compress Image to 500KB

Free online tool to compress JPG, PNG, and WebP images to 500KB. Reduce image file size to under 500KB for document uploads, blogs, and faster sharing.

Drag & Drop Images

JPG, PNG, WebP • Batch Compression

Target 500KB Limit

Automatically adjusts compression settings to ensure your image size is strictly under 500KB while keeping it sharp.

Great for Docs

500KB is the standard limit for many high-quality document uploads (scans, certificates). We ensure text remains readable.

Fast & Private

Process images locally in your browser. No server uploads means faster processing and 100% data privacy.

Guides & Tips

Why Compress Images to 500KB?

500KB is a versatile file size. It's often the maximum allowed size for high-quality document uploads on portals, or for blog post images that load fast without looking pixelated.

Compressing your photos to 500KB ensures they are accepted by most platforms while retaining much better detail than aggressive 50KB or 100KB compression.

How to Resize JPG to 500KB?

Simply upload your JPG or PNG files. Our tool targets the 500KB mark intelligently.

For a 2MB photo, we apply moderate compression. For a 10MB raw image, we might convert it to a more efficient format or apply stronger optimization to meet the target.

Will Document Text Remain Readable?

Yes. If you are compressing scanned documents or certificates, 500KB is usually enough to keep text sharp and legible.

Unlike extreme compression, targeting 500KB preserves the contrast and edge definition needed for important paperwork.

Optimizing for High-Definition and Retina Displays

While 200KB is great for simple forms, 500KB is the preferred size for professional web imagery. At this file size, you can maintain a high enough resolution (such as 1920px width) to look crisp on MacBook Retina displays and 4K monitors without slowing down your site's Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) metric.

Our 500KB compressor uses advanced perceptual color modeling. This means we preserve the gradients in the sky or the fine textures in skin tones that usually get lost in smaller, more aggressive compression targets.

How to use

1

Upload Images

Drag and drop your images (JPG, PNG, WebP). Batch uploading is supported.

2

Wait for Processing

The tool automatically compresses your files to be under <strong>500KB</strong>.

3

Download

Save your optimized images. They are now ready for upload or sharing.

FAQ

Upload your photo here. Our algorithm automatically reduces the file size to less than 500KB.