Why 1 MB comes up so often
A 1 MB cap is common on upload forms, support tickets, insurance claims and older websites. Modern phone photos are several times that, mostly because of their huge resolution and high-quality settings, not because the detail is needed.
Good to know
- No visible loss in most cases: at 1 MB a photo keeps its full size and nearly full quality.
- iPhone photos work too, including HEIC files; they come out as JPG, which every form accepts.
- Too big to compress? For videos or files that have to stay full size, send a link with Send Shed instead.
Questions
How do I compress a photo to under 1 MB?
Choose the photo, keep the target at 1 MB, and download the result. It keeps its full size and nearly full quality in most cases.
Can I compress iPhone HEIC photos?
Yes. HEIC photos are converted to JPG while they are compressed, so the result opens anywhere.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The compressor runs in your browser and your photos stay on your device.
More image tools
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