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Compress image to 500 KB

Lower the weight of product photos and website images to 500 KB or less, so pages load fast and photos still look sharp.

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How to compress an image to 500 KB in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Select your photos. The target is already set to 500 KB.

  2. 2

    Choose JPG, PNG or WEBP as output and, for web use, a maximum side such as 1920 px. Press “Process”.

  3. 3

    Compare sizes before and after and download, individually or in a ZIP.

Your files never leave your device

This tool runs entirely inside your browser. The file is never uploaded to any server: it is read, processed and downloaded on your own device. When you close or reload the page, it is gone from memory.

Photos for online stores

If you sell online, your product photos are probably coming straight from a phone or a camera, at several megabytes each. Store platforms, marketplaces and website builders often set an upload limit, and even when they don't, heavy images slow down your pages, especially for customers on mobile data. Five hundred kilobytes is a comfortable size for a large, detailed product photo.

At this size, compression is usually invisible. Textures, colors and the small print on a label stay clear, which matters when the photo is what convinces someone to buy.

Website and blog images

For a blog post, a landing page or a portfolio, 500 KB per image keeps the page reasonably light while still looking good on large screens. Combine the target with a maximum side, such as 1920 pixels: most screens can't show more than that, and reducing the dimensions lets the remaining quality stay high.

If your site supports it, WEBP is often lighter than JPG at the same visual quality. Choose it as the output format here. If you're not sure your platform accepts WEBP, stick with JPG.

A whole catalog at once

Select all your product photos together. Each one gets its own 500 KB target and its own result, and you download them in a single ZIP. Because each image is handled separately, a simple photo on a white background may end up well under the limit while a detailed one uses most of it.

Need consistent shapes for a gallery? Crop each photo to the same ratio first with “Crop image”, for example 1:1 for square product grids, then compress the batch here.

What the tool does to fit

ConvertirDocs searches for the best quality that fits under 500 KB. If that's not enough, it reduces the dimensions in steps. If the target still isn't reached, you get the smallest version and a clear message. And when an image is already small enough and compression wouldn't shrink it, you get the original back.

Private and free

Photos are processed in your browser and aren't uploaded or stored. EXIF data, including the GPS location of where the photo was taken, is removed, which is useful when you photograph products at home. There's no account, no limit and no watermark on your images.

Frequently asked questions

Will customers notice the compression?

Rarely. At 500 KB most product photos look the same as the original on screen.

Should I use JPG or WEBP for my store?

WEBP is usually lighter, but check that your platform accepts it. JPG works everywhere.

How many photos can I compress at once?

As many as your device's memory allows. They download together in a ZIP.

Do I need to set a maximum side?

No, but for web use it helps. A limit like 1920 px keeps photos sharp on screens while making them lighter.

Will transparent PNG logos keep their transparency?

If you keep PNG or choose WEBP, yes. Converting to JPG fills transparent areas with white.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. They stay on your device during the whole process.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. You can photograph products, compress them and upload them from the same phone, in any modern mobile browser.

Is there a limit on how often I can use it?

No. ConvertirDocs is free, with no account and no daily cap. The only limit is your device's memory.

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