How it works
- Choose photo
- Adjust if needed
- Download
More image tools
- Photo editor
- Resize
- Compress
- Under 20 KB
- Under 50 KB
- Under 100 KB
- Under 200 KB
- Passport photo
- Profile picture
- Crop
- Remove background
- HEIC → JPG
- PNG → JPG
- WebP → JPG
- JPG → PNG
- Image converter
- JPG → WebP
- PNG → WebP
- WebP → PNG
- HEIC → PNG
- AVIF → JPG
- AVIF → PNG
- White background
- Transparent PNG
Guide3
How to get a photo under 500 KB
Choose your photo and the tool is already set to 500 KB. It tries the highest JPG quality first and lowers it step by step until the file fits, so you get the sharpest photo that is still under 500 KB. The real file size is shown before you download.
Which size in pixels works best?
For 500 KB, around 2000×2600 pixels usually looks clear. If the result says Blurry, open Resize and make the photo smaller — fewer pixels need fewer KB, so the quality goes up.
Tips for application forms
Crop to your face and shoulders, use a plain background (Remove BG can make it white or blue), and save as JPG. Always check the exact size the form asks for: some want a maximum size in KB, others also want exact pixels.
Questions4
Will people notice the quality loss?
Rarely. Phone photos are often 3–5 MB; at 500 KB they usually still look Good on screens.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own phone or computer. Your photo is never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else, so it is safe for ID cards and documents.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every tool is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in Chrome, Safari and other modern browsers on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers. Nothing to install.