Resize image to 500 KB

Choose an image and get a JPG under 500 KB at the best quality that fits. Useful for clear document scans and larger photos. Add a width and height below if your form also fixes the dimensions.

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Width Height Unit cmmminpx Min size (KB) Max size (KB) DPI (for cm/in)

Which forms need a file under 500 KB

None of the exams we list asks for exactly this size right now, but many state and university forms do. Check the limit printed in your notification and pick the closest size at or below it.

Getting a readable scan under 500 KB

• Photograph the whole page flat, in daylight, from directly above, and crop away the table or floor around it.
• About 1200 to 1600 pixels on the long side keeps printed text readable while staying under 500 KB.
• For a multi-page document that must be one file, use JPG to PDF with a size limit instead.

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Questions people ask

How do I reduce a photo to 500 KB on my phone?

Open this page in your phone browser, tap "Choose image", pick the photo, and tap Download. The result will be under 500 KB.

Is 1 KB 1000 or 1024 bytes?

Portals differ, so this tool stays under the limit by either definition. The file always fits.