Compress Image to 500KB (JPG/WEBP)

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

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What is Zero-Upload?

In Zero Upload Mode, your files are never uploaded to our servers. All compression happens locally on your device, and it even works offline—no internet connection is required. If you prefer faster performance or wider format support, you can disable it anytime.

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Compress Image to 500KB

  1. Upload Image.
  2. Target Size: 500KB.
  3. Crop / Width/Height (Optional).
  4. Compress → Download Compressed Image.

Compress Image to 500KB (JPG/WEBP) – Precise & Private

Quickly compress images to exactly 500 KB (or nearby) while preserving clarity. Resize, crop, rotate and convert formats—fully in the browser with optional Zero‑Upload 100% privacy mode for sensitive content.

Adaptive Engine

Balances compression with sharpness in icons, UI elements and gradients.

Exact Targets

Hit strict limits (forms, portals, email) from 1 KB up to 2 MB.

Zero‑Upload Mode

Keep everything local—offline capable after initial load for maximum privacy.

Common Use Cases

  • Job portal & application forms
  • Email attachment limits
  • E‑commerce product galleries
  • Performance budgets (LCP-friendly)
  • Blog / marketing hero images
  • UI & dashboard assets
  • Client previews & NDA media
  • Documentation screenshots

FAQ

How do I get exactly 500 KB?
Use the target slider for 500 KB, optionally crop and reduce dimensions. The engine iteratively tunes quality.
Will the quality suffer?
Most images stay visually clean; extreme downscales or ultra-low targets may soften detail slightly.
Does Zero‑Upload affect results?
No quality loss—only processing location changes (local vs server). Privacy is maximized in Zero‑Upload.
Which format should I choose?
JPG for photos, WEBP for smallest modern size, PNG for transparency-critical graphics.

500KB — Why?

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.

Popular targets:

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Before and after comparison sample image