Core tool
Compress an image to 1 MB
Just under 1 MB, every time.
Drop a photo and get it back just under 1 MB — the size asked for by email attachments, forums and support tickets.
Each file lands just under this size.
If quality alone can't reach the size, the image is scaled down until it fits. The new size is shown on the file.
How did this tool do?
Guide
How to use it
- 01Drop your image, or paste one with Ctrl+V. JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC all work.
- 02The target is already set to 1 MB — change it if your form asks for something else.
- 03Tap Compress. Quality is lowered step by step, and the photo is scaled down only if that's the only way to reach 1 MB.
- 04Compare the result with the original, then download.
Good to know
Questions, answered
How do I make a photo exactly 1 MB?
Drop it above and tap Compress. The target is already 1 MB, and each file comes back just under that — the quality that was needed is shown on the file, so you can see how hard it had to work.
Will my photo still look good at 1 MB?
Usually yes. At 1 MB a full-size photo keeps its detail, and most people can't tell it apart from the original.
What if the form also wants exact dimensions?
Resize first, then compress. The resize tool has presets for passport photos (35 × 45 mm) and common pixel sizes, and compressing afterwards keeps those dimensions unless the size target can't be met any other way.
Why does the form ask for 1 MB?
Upload limits keep storage and bandwidth predictable — 1 MB is a common one for email attachments, forums and support tickets. The limit is about the file size in kilobytes, not how large the photo looks on screen.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Compression runs in your browser, so the photo never leaves your device — which matters when you're sending ID documents to a form.