Compress images to under 1 MB
Reduce large photos for email or web uploads with a 1 MB target. Each image in a batch is handled separately.
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Up to 20 photos · 25MB each · 100MB total · 16 megapixels
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Make a lighter sharing copy
Email attachments and product pictures often need more detail than a tiny thumbnail. A 1 MB target can be a useful starting point for a sharing copy. Check whether the destination limits each file or the combined attachments. When sending several photos, their total size matters too. Putting already-compressed photos in a ZIP does not necessarily make them much smaller.
Add your photos and check the 1 MB target. Compare the result before saving. The limit applies to each image; it does not restrict the combined ZIP archive to 1 MB.
- Check whether the limit applies to each image or the whole attachment.
- Choose 1 MB and compare product labels, textures, or faces.
- For a batch, extract the download and check each file and the combined total.
Is 1 MB enough for good photo quality?
It depends on the dimensions and content. Plain backgrounds compress well, while leaves, hair and lettering need more data. Zoom into the parts that matter instead of judging quality by file size alone.
What if the source is already smaller than 1 MB?
When the format and geometry stay the same, the original image data can be reused with the chosen metadata handling. The tool does not inflate a small file merely to fill the target size.
What should I inspect in a product photo?
Look at fabric texture, material details, and small labels that affect what a customer understands. A smooth-looking background is not enough. Check the picture at the size used on the product page and in its enlarged view. That helps you keep useful detail without sending an unnecessarily large original.
Is 1 MB enough for printing?
File size alone cannot tell you print quality. Two 1 MB files may have very different dimensions and content. Check the pixels and sharpness needed for the intended print size, and keep a separate printing original where possible. Avoid repeatedly editing a compressed sharing copy as if it were the original.
Why does my email show a larger attachment size?
Email delivery can add data around the file, and services may apply a limit to all attachments together. The file size in your device and the total shown by the mail service need not match. Leave a little room below the limit, send fewer pictures together, and check that the recipient can open the chosen format.