Compress Image Under 1 MB
Need a photo under 1 MB? Drop it in — we'll iteratively adjust quality client-side until it fits, while keeping the best look possible.
Files never leave your device
Drag & drop images here
or click to browse · paste with ⌘V
Tip: copy an image and paste anywhere on the page
Scale by percent
Scaling down image dimensions usually creates the biggest file size reduction.
Compression preset
Quick start — tweak below if you like
Lower quality creates a smaller file but may slightly reduce image clarity.
Auto-tunes quality. JPG/WEBP/AVIF only.
Add images to begin
Why use this compressor?
- Auto-tunes quality to land just under 1 MB
- Friendly fallback if the exact target can't be reached
- Original dimensions preserved unless you choose to resize
How it works
- 1Drop your image into the box
- 2We pre-fill the target at 1 MB — adjust if you want a different size
- 3Hit Compress and download the result
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Frequently asked questions
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. All compression happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device.
Is the compressor free?
Yes — fully free, unlimited, no account, no watermarks.
Will my image lose quality?
JPG, WEBP and AVIF use lossy compression, so some quality is traded for smaller files. Use the quality slider to find the sweet spot. PNG is lossless — most savings come from re-encoding and stripping metadata.
How small can I make my images?
Pick a target file size (in KB) and we'll auto-tune quality to get as close as possible while preserving the best look.
Is EXIF metadata removed?
Yes — re-encoding strips EXIF, GPS coordinates and camera tags, which also reduces file size.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The compressor is fully responsive and runs on any modern phone, tablet or desktop browser.