Compress image to 1 MB
Need a image under 1 MB? Drop it below and PhotoReducer finds the highest quality that fits the limit — automatically, and without uploading anything.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF · processed on your device, never uploaded
How the 1 MB limit is reached
PhotoReducer tries different quality levels and keeps the best one whose file stays under 1 MB. Most photos reach this limit through compression alone, keeping their original dimensions.
Who asks for 1 MB files?
Forums, content managers and many APIs cap uploads at 1 MB. Modern phone photos of 4–12 MB compress under this limit easily, almost always at excellent quality and full resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Will the image still look good at 1 MB?
At this size the difference from the original is usually invisible on screen — most photos keep their full dimensions.
Does it change the format of my file?
The output is JPG by default — the format virtually every form accepts — and you can switch to WebP. JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF are accepted as input.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser with WebAssembly — your image never leaves your device, which makes this safe even for ID photos and documents.