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Resize photo to 1 MB

Today's cameras and phones take photos of 3 to 8 MB. We get them under 1 MB without losing useful detail.

1 · Photos

2 · Maximum file size

1 MB = 1,024 KB. If the form doesn't say, leave a little room under the limit.

3 · Dimensions

4 · Format

5 · Result

  1. Quality first

    We find the highest JPG or WEBP quality that fits your limit, without touching the pixels.

  2. If not, the dimensions

    We shrink the width and height just enough for it to fit. If you set dimensions, they are kept.

  3. Compare and download

    You see file size, dimensions and a before-and-after preview, then download each photo or all of them.

Everything runs in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to any server.

How to resize a photo to 1 MB

  1. Drop one or more photos into the box above or click to choose them.
  2. Check the maximum file size is set to 1 MB (it's already filled in).
  3. If you're also given pixel dimensions, turn on “Change width and height”.
  4. Click Resize, compare before and after, and download.

Where is a photo under 1 MB required?

A 1 MB limit shows up, for example, on:

  • Forms that limit each file to 1 MB.
  • Sending photos of building work, damage or an accident to your insurer.
  • Uploading galleries to websites, online shops or social media without waiting.

Each organisation or website sets its own requirements. Always check the form's instructions: besides file size, they may ask for a specific format, dimensions or background.

As a rough guide, a normal JPG photo of 1 MB usually ends up at about 3000 px on the long side or more. It depends on how much detail the image has.

Private by design

Most online tools upload your files to their servers. Not here: everything is processed in your own browser and nothing is ever sent anywhere. That's why you can safely use it with your ID, passport, payslips, medical reports or contracts.

Why your photo is so big

Phones save photos at a high resolution and a very high JPG quality. Lowering that quality a little cuts the size by half or more with no visible difference.

Also, when the image is saved again, the photo's hidden data is removed (phone model, date and sometimes the GPS location). If the photo was already under 1 MB and you don't change the format or dimensions, it's handed back as is.

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Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything is processed inside your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Is it free?

Yes. No sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.

How do I get my photo under 1 MB?

Choose the photo, keep 1 MB as the maximum file size and click Resize. The best quality that fits is found and, only if needed, the pixels are reduced.

What if it can't reach the size?

It happens with very detailed photos and very low limits. Try cropping the part you don't need or, if allowed, raise the limit a little.

Is 1 MB 1,000 or 1,024 KB?

Here 1 MB = 1,024 KB. Some portals count 1,000 KB. If you're close to the limit, type 950 KB in the box to be safe.

Is the photo's location removed?

When the photo is re-encoded, yes: the new file doesn't carry the original's EXIF data, GPS included.

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