Ori PicCompress image to 500 KB
The target is already set to 500 KB. Add your photos and press Compress to get files of 500,000 bytes or less. iPhone HEIC photos work too, and nothing is uploaded.
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Drop your images here
Up to 20 images · 20 MB each · JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
JPG replaces transparency with white. Compression may change individual pixels. Only the first frame of animated images is processed.
Choose images to see your file list and results here.
How to compress an image to 500 KB
- Drop your photos or press Choose images (up to 20).
- Check that the target is 500. Turn on exact dimensions if a pixel size is required.
- Press Compress images, check that the byte count is 500,000 or less, then save.
When 500 KB is used
Online store, blog and email photos. Check the upload limit on the site you are using and pick the matching size.
Real photos compressed to 500 KB
Two 3,840×2,160 px landscape photos, automatic resizing, 4,000 px long-edge limit.
| Target | Photo A | Photo B |
|---|---|---|
| 200 KB | 2,111×1,188 px | 1,917×1,078 px |
| 300 KB | 2,586×1,454 px | 2,348×1,321 px |
| 500 KB | 3,264×1,836 px | 3,031×1,705 px |
| 1 MB | 3,840×2,160 px | 3,840×2,160 px |
Other sizes
- Compress to 20 KBSignatures, stamps and tiny profile slots
- Compress to 30 KBSmall ID and profile photos
- Compress to 50 KBJob applications and exam registration photos
- Compress to 100 KBOnline application forms and school uploads
- Compress to 200 KBForums, community boards and intranet uploads
- Compress to 300 KBMarketplace listings and community posts
- Compress to 500 KBOnline store, blog and email photos
- Compress to 1 MBHigh-quality photos for chat and email
Frequently asked questions
How many bytes is 500 KB?
This tool counts 500 KB as 500,000 bytes (0.5 MB). Sites that use 1 KB = 1,024 bytes allow 512,000 bytes, so a file made here always fits.
How large will my photo be at 500 KB?
Two 3,840×2,160 px photos came out at 3,264×1,836 px and 3,031×1,705 px. Simple backgrounds keep more pixels.
Will the image look bad at 500 KB?
Automatic resizing keeps JPG quality at 60% or higher and lowers the dimensions instead, so you get a smaller but clean photo rather than blocky artifacts.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Open this page in your phone browser and pick photos from your gallery. iPhone HEIC photos are converted to JPG.