How to Use Compress JPEG to 500 KB — Step by Step
Upload File
Upload your JPEG file.
Target KB Locked
Target size is locked to 500 KB.
Compress Locally
Run compress and check the final KB readout.
Download
Download when the size meets your limit.
Compress jpeg to 500kb online free — Free & Private
Shrink JPEG images to about 500 KB in your browser. You see the final file size before downloading — helpful for forms and portals with strict caps. The workflow targets compress jpeg to 500kb online free with the cap fixed at 500 KB for JPEG output.
You will see the final kilobyte reading in the workspace. If the image cannot reach 500 KB without heavy artifacts, try a slightly higher preset or resize to fewer pixels first.
For animated GIF, expect longer processing times at 500 KB targets because each frame is re-encoded in the browser.
Tool Options & Settings
- Compression presets: Extreme, Recommended, Low
- Batch upload — process many files at once
- Before/after quality comparison slider
- Download each file individually or as a ZIP
- Animated GIF → first frame only
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Multiple Formats — JPEG-TO-500KB
Works with JPEG-TO-500KB and more. Output as JPEG-TO-500KB input → JPG output. Original kept if output would be larger. without desktop software.
Compress JPEG to 500 KB FAQ — Common Questions Answered
Highly detailed images may land slightly above the target. The preview shows the final kilobytes so you can decide whether to accept the result.
Use JPEG sources when possible. The compressor is tuned for JPEG output near 500 KB.
No — only file size changes. Resize separately if you also need different pixel width or height.
Yes. Queue several files, compress each toward 500 KB, and download them one by one or in a ZIP.
Lower targets mean stronger compression. Check the preview — text and fine detail are the first areas to show artifacts.
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Resize Image
Set exact pixel dimensions before compressing so quality holds at strict kilobyte caps.
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Use Free →Convert to JPG
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Use Free →Remove Background
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Use Free →Image to PDF
Bundle compressed photos into a single PDF for email-friendly document sharing.
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