How to compress jpg to 500 kb
Need a JPG under 500 KB? Upload your image and File Chisel will work toward that target while preserving as much quality as practical.
Why use File Chisel?
File Chisel is designed around the outcome you need rather than a long list of technical settings. Choose a supported image, set the requirement, process it, and download a separate finished copy.
Is my image uploaded?
For the image tool on this page, processing happens in your browser using browser image APIs. The source file is not sent to a File Chisel server by this application.
What happens to the original?
Your original stays on your device. File Chisel creates a separate output file for download.
Tips for a better result
- Use JPG for photographs when transparency is not required.
- Use the exact target size when a website or form provides a KB or MB limit.
- For very large images, reducing dimensions can cut file size more than quality changes alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can File Chisel make every JPG exactly 500 KB?
File Chisel aims to get at or below 500 KB. Extremely detailed images may require reducing dimensions to reach very small targets.
Is the processing private?
Yes. This tool processes the image in your browser and does not send the source image to a File Chisel server.