Over the limit?
Get under 2MB.
Compress a JPG, PNG, or WebP below the 2MB line that portals, email, and hosting love to draw — done locally.
How do I compress an image to 2MB? Drop your image, select the 2 MB target, and download. The compressor only reduces quality enough to fit under 2 MB, and the file never leaves your browser.
Target image size compressor
Compressed image
Target sizes are approximate ceilings. Very detailed images may need a smaller resolution to fit while staying readable.
How to compress an image under 2 MB
- Add the oversized image — typically a modern phone photo or an uncompressed export.
- Pick the 2 MB target — quality reduction alone usually does the job; dimensions stay intact.
- Download — near-original appearance, a fraction of the weight.
Why 2MB keeps coming up
- Job, visa, and government portals that cap single uploads at 2 MB
- Email and messenger attachment hurdles
- Application forms and listing platforms with per-image limits
Good to know
If your file is already under 2 MB, you do not need to compress it — check with Image info first. At this budget, visible quality loss is rare; tighter limits exist for a reason, so if the form still rejects the file, step down to the 1 MB or 500 KB target.
Why did the dimensions change?
When quality alone cannot reach the target, the compressor gently reduces the pixel dimensions so the file becomes small enough to send or upload.
Will the original be overwritten?
No. The result is a new downloaded file. Your original remains unchanged on your device.