Start with the half-space option or choose a smaller fraction for a more compact copy. The tool adjusts JPG quality and, when needed, dimensions while keeping the whole photo and its proportions. Compare the original and result file sizes, use the control to make the preview larger or smaller, then download your photo.
How it works
- Choose a photo from your phone or computer.
- Pick how much space the smaller copy should use. Half is selected to start.
- Compare the original and new file sizes in the preview.
- Download the smaller copy and check it before you delete the original.
Choose how much smaller your photo should be
Instead of typing a number, this page asks how much space the copy should take up. Half the original size is the default, which suits most photos you want to store, send or back up. For a more compact result, choose a smaller fraction. The tool adjusts JPG quality and, when needed, dimensions while keeping the whole photo and its proportions.
This works well when you need a smaller file but have no particular limit in mind. If a form or portal states a KB limit, use the matching KB page, such as 100 KB or 200 KB, so the target is exact.
A small reduction usually keeps the look of a photo, while a large one may need the dimensions reduced as well, which the tool does automatically.
Check the result before you keep it
Compare the original and new file sizes, then open the preview. Zoom in on faces, text and edges. A photo with a plain background and a clear subject usually keeps its look at a smaller size, while a busy scene with fine texture shows more change.
Keep the original until you have checked the copy. When you are satisfied, you can delete the original yourself to free space on your device. The tool does not delete files for you.
Reduce photo size on a phone or computer
The page runs in your browser, so the same steps work on an iPhone, an Android phone or a laptop. Your photo is processed on your device, is never uploaded to a server and is not stored or shared. No sign-up is needed.
Sizes here are decimal, so a figure in KB uses 1,000 bytes per KB. You see the final size before you download, so you can decide whether the copy is small enough for email or for storage.
To reduce photo size online, choose your photo and keep the default setting, Half the original space. Then click Make a smaller copy and Download photo. After you choose the photo, that takes just two clicks, and the preview appears before you save the copy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make my photo take up less space?
Choose a photo and the amount of space the copy should use. Half is selected to start. The tool creates a smaller JPG copy for you to download.
How much smaller will my photo get?
It depends on the photo and the setting you choose. The preview shows the original and new file sizes so you can compare them.
Will the photo lose quality?
Some quality can change, because the JPG is compressed. Check the preview at full size before you download, especially faces and text.
How do I free space on my device?
Download the smaller copy and check it. After you have saved it, you can delete the original yourself. The tool does not delete files.
Can I shrink a photo online for free?
Yes. Choose a smaller-space setting and the free browser-based tool creates a JPG copy on your device, which is not uploaded to a server.
Can I reduce photo size in KB?
This page makes the copy use at most a chosen share of the original size, so it does not aim for an exact KB figure. If a form or portal sets a limit, such as 100 KB, use the matching KB page so the target is exact.
Can I reduce photo size on an iPhone or Android?
Yes. The page runs in your browser, so the same steps work on an iPhone, an Android phone or a laptop. No sign-up is needed.