Reduce a Photo to Under 1 MB
Shrink photos to meet strict upload limits without obvious quality loss.
Government forms, job portals and visa sites often demand photos under 1 MB — sometimes much less. Phone photos are several times that size, so they get rejected.
Lower the maximum dimension and quality here and download a smaller version that fits the limit while still looking clean. It all happens in your browser, so your documents and photos stay private.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a photo under 1 MB?
Reduce the longer side to around 1200–1600px and set quality near 75. Check the downloaded size and nudge the settings down if a portal needs it even smaller.
