Compress image to 500 KB
Get your JPG or PNG under 500 KB in seconds. Free, private, and right in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
We get as close to your target as possible while keeping quality high.
Why compress an image to 500 KB?
Job applications, government portals, exam registrations and email systems often reject photos over a set size. This tool shrinks your image to 500 KB so it passes those limits, while keeping it as sharp as possible.
Private, on-device compression
Your image is compressed locally in your browser and never uploaded, so it is completely private and works offline. To compress whole folders or thousands of photos to a size at once, the native Shrinkpad for Mac app does it in bulk, offline.
Frequently asked
How do I compress an image to 500 KB?⌄
Drop your image above. It is automatically compressed to get as close to 500 KB as possible while keeping the quality as high as it can. You can also change the target with the presets.
Are my images uploaded to a server?⌄
No. Everything is compressed locally in your browser on your own device, so your photos are never uploaded and it works offline.
Why do I need an image under 500 KB?⌄
Many forms, job portals, government sites and email systems set a maximum file size. Compressing to 500 KB lets your photo pass those limits without being rejected.
Will the image still look good?⌄
Yes. We reduce quality gradually and only shrink dimensions if it is the only way to reach 500 KB, so it stays as sharp as possible.
How do I compress many images at once?⌄
Drop several images and they are all compressed to the target, then download them individually or as a zip. For whole folders and thousands of files, Shrinkpad for Mac does it in bulk, offline.