Compress Image to 500KB (JPG)

Free online image compressor to precisely compress images to 500KB. Supports cropping, resizing, and secure processing with auto-delete.

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How to compress an image to 500KB

  1. Open the tool and upload your image.
  2. Set target size to 500KB (slider pre-selected).
  3. Optionally crop or resize for best results.
  4. Click Compress and download the optimized JPG.

Why 500KB?

500KB is ideal for faster uploads, email attachments, and forms that require small file sizes, while maintaining visual quality.

Best practices to hit 500KB with good quality

High quality for large previews or print proofs; ~3000px often feasible.

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