Compress image to 1 MB

Drop a photo and get it under 1 MB, with the best quality that still fits. Change the target size any time.

  • 100% private
  • Free, no sign-up
  • No file limits
  • Instant results

The tool finds the best quality that fits under this size.

Your files are processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

How to use it

  1. Drop your photo in the box above.
  2. The target size is already set to 1 MB. Change it if your form asks for something different.
  3. Download the result. It is guaranteed to be under the limit unless the image is too small to shrink further.

Photos for forms and online procedures

Government sites, job applications, university portals and online stores often reject files over a size limit such as 50 KB, 100 KB or 200 KB. This tool tries different qualities and, if needed, a smaller picture size until the file fits, so you do not have to guess.

Tips

Very small limits like 20 KB or 50 KB work best for passport-style photos or documents. If the result looks too soft, raise the limit a little. The output is JPG by default because it is accepted almost everywhere.

Frequently asked questions

How do I reduce a photo to 1 MB?

Drop the photo here. The target is set to 1 MB, and the tool lowers the quality and size step by step until the file is under that limit.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.

What if it cannot reach 1 MB?

Then the tool tells you the smallest size it reached. Very detailed or tiny images may not shrink that far without becoming unreadable.

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