Get an image under 1 MB
The most common all-round limit on the internet. Drop your image and Under1MB keeps the best quality that still fits under 1 MB.
We search for the highest quality that fits under your number, then tell you where it landed.
Drop your image hereTap to choose images
Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Manual quality
Moving this slider turns off the target-size search.
Metadata stripped
EXIF and GPS are dropped during re-encoding.
Memory only
Files are released the moment you press Clear.
11 inputs accepted
PNG · JPG · JFIF · WEBP · AVIF · GIF · BMP · ICO · HEIC · HEIF · SVG
Three ways to land under 1 MB
Lower the quality
The default route. For photos, quality can usually fall a long way before anyone notices, which is often enough on its own to clear 1 MB.
Reduce the dimensions
Halving the width removes about three quarters of the pixels. Tick allow resizing and the search will use it only if needed.
Change the format
WEBP is typically 25–35% smaller than JPG at the same quality, and AVIF smaller still.
What to expect
| Starting point | Format | Reaching 1 MB |
|---|---|---|
| Phone photo, 3–6 MB | JPG / HEIC | Almost always, quality alone |
| Screenshot, 1–3 MB | PNG | Usually needs WEBP or resizing |
| Logo or icon | PNG / SVG | Already far below |
| Camera photo, 10 MB+ | JPG | Yes, sometimes with resizing |
Questions
How do I get an image under 1 MB?+
Drop the image above, keep the target at 1 MB, and press Compress. Your browser searches for the highest quality that lands under 1 MB and tells you exactly where it finished.
What if it can't reach 1 MB?+
You'll see a clear message with the size and dimensions it reached. Tick "allow resizing" or convert to WEBP or AVIF — those two almost always get there.
Does the image stay in the same format?+
Yes. This page keeps your original format so the file behaves exactly like the one you started with. Use the converter if you'd rather change format.
Is there a limit on how many images I can do?+
No. Batch as many as your browser's memory allows and download them together as a ZIP.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?+
Never. All the work happens on your own device, which is also why it's instant.
Does it remove EXIF and GPS data?+
Yes — re-encoding drops camera and location metadata, so the file you download carries none of it.
Your images. Your device. Your privacy.
Still above 1 MB? Converting to WEBP or AVIF is the biggest single win.
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