Compress an image to under 2MB
“File exceeds 2MB” is the most common reason an upload fails. Pick your target size and this browser fits the file under the limit — nothing is uploaded.
Compress images runs inside this browser. Your file data is never sent to a server. Basic network requests for loading the page and ads may still occur.
Click to choose a file, or drop it here
Three steps, about 30 seconds
- Choose a photoPick a file from your device or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.
- Choose 2MBSelect the 2MB preset and quality plus resolution are adjusted automatically.
- SaveCheck the result size and save as JPG. Your original file is untouched.
Common reasons you need 2MB
- Government and bank upload forms with a hard file size cap
- Job, university and exam portals that limit attachment size
- Sending several photos by email or chat in one go
Which target size do you need?
Use this when the portal does not spell out its limit.
| Target size | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 10KB | Tiny uploads: icons and avatar thumbnails |
| 20KB | Small photo fields on online application forms |
| 50KB | Job and exam application photos |
| 100KB | Typical cap for government e-filing attachments |
| 200KB | Sending several photos through chat in one go |
| 500KB | Everyday document scans and evidence photos |
| 1MB | Job and university portal attachment limits |
| 2MB | Bank and insurance upload limits |
| 5MB | Scanned documents for public offices |
| 10MB | High-resolution scans and merged bundles |
How people use it
- Scanned PDF pages exported as images often blow past the ‘2MB’ limit — lowering resolution fixes it.
- Phone photos are usually 3–8 MB, so almost every portal rejects them until they are compressed to 2MB.
- When several files share one attachment limit, compressing each to 2MB keeps the whole set under the cap.
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Frequently asked questions
Will the image look bad?
Quality and resolution are only reduced as far as needed to keep text readable. Scanned documents do far better than photos.
Is coming in under 2MB a problem?
No. Upload forms check the maximum, so finishing slightly under the target is the safe side to land on.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Compression happens on a canvas in your browser and the file data never leaves your device.