Resize image in KB: make a photo smaller

Choose a photo and pick or type the limit, such as 50 KB, to get the sharpest JPG that fits under it.

What this tool does

Many websites reject a photo that is over a set number of KB, such as 20 KB, 50 KB or 100 KB. This tool makes the photo as sharp as it can while staying under the number you choose, and under it whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes. It works on a phone or a computer with nothing to install, and the photo never leaves your device.

How it works

  1. Choose the photo from your phone or computer.
  2. Pick the size the website asks for, such as under 50 KB or under 100 KB, or type your own.
  3. Download the smaller copy. Your original photo is not changed.

Questions and answers

Will my photo lose quality?

SafeResize keeps the quality as high as the size allows. If a limit is very small, it makes the picture slightly smaller in pixels instead of letting it turn blocky.

Can I reduce the KB size without losing quality?

A JPG can lose a lot of size with little change you can see, because the detail people notice most is kept. The smaller the limit, the more has to be given up. The result page shows the quality that was used, so you can judge it before you download.

The form also has a minimum size. What do I do?

Open "More options" and fill in "Must be at least". If the photo comes out smaller, a hidden note is added to the file to reach the minimum. The picture does not change.

Why does my computer show a different size?

Windows counts 1 KB as 1,024 bytes and phones count 1,000. SafeResize keeps the file under the limit both ways. More in KB vs MB explained.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your browser.

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