Over the limit?
Get under 5MB.
Compress a JPG, PNG, or WebP below the 5MB line that upload forms and print services love to draw — done locally.
How do I compress an image to 5MB? Drop your image, select the 5 MB target, and download. The compressor keeps as much quality as it can while fitting under 5 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 5 MB
- Add the oversized image — RAW exports, camera JPEGs, or screenshots saved losslessly.
- Pick the 5 MB target — at this budget the quality loss is usually invisible.
- Download — near-original appearance, ready for the upload form.
Why 5MB keeps coming up
- Print services and photo labs with per-image caps
- Portals that accept larger scans but not raw exports
- Cloud forms and ticketing systems with 5–10 MB limits
Good to know
If your file is already under 5 MB, you do not need to compress it — check with Image info first. Most images settle well below 5 MB once re-encoded, so if the form still complains about size, step down to the 2 MB or 1 MB 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.