Compress JPEG to 2 MB
For forms that want a JPG under 2 MB. This page saves every image as JPEG and compresses it to the best quality that fits under 2 MB. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Need different dimensions instead? Resize or convert.
Why compress to 2 MB?
Many sites cap images at 2 MB — typically for email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes. That leaves room for roughly a 3560×2670 JPG photo.
About 3560×2670 px fits
At medium quality a detailed JPG photo of roughly 3560×2670 pixels lands under 2 MB; at high quality about 2490×1860.
Typical use
2 MB limits are common for email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes.
1.8× smaller than a phone photo
A 12 MP phone photo is around 3–4 MB, so it must shrink about 1.8×. The tool lowers quality first and resizes only if needed.
Quality to expect
At 2 MB, quality is very good. There is room for a sharp, full-screen photo.
Scans and documents
A scanned A4 page of about 4300×6080 pixels usually fits, because text pages compress far better than photos.
Exact limit, checked
2 MB is measured as 2,097,152 bytes (1 KB = 1,024 bytes), the way most upload forms count it, so the file is never just over.
2 MB at a glance
| Limit in bytes | 2,097,152 bytes |
|---|---|
| Photo at high quality | about 2490×1860 px |
| Photo at medium quality | about 3560×2670 px |
| Photo at low quality | about 4820×3620 px |
| Scanned A4 document | about 4300×6080 px |
| Reduction from a 12 MP phone photo | about 1.8× |
| Output format | JPG |
| Typical use | Email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes |
Compress an image to 2 MB in 3 steps
- Add your image — JPG, PNG, WebP or a phone photo.
- The target is already set to 2 MB. Leave “Remove EXIF metadata” ticked to save extra bytes.
- Click Compress and download a JPG under 2 MB.
New to image compression? Read the full compression guide.
Meeting a 'JPG, maximum 2 MB' rule
"Upload a JPG, maximum 2 MB" is one of the most common instructions on application portals. At 2 MB a JPG can keep full phone resolution at high quality, so the result usually looks exactly like the original.
Wrong format? Screenshots are PNG and iPhone photos may be HEIC. Drop a PNG or WebP straight in and it comes out as JPG; for HEIC, run it through HEIC to JPG first.
Scanned documents compress well as JPG as long as the text stays legible — zoom in on the result with the compare button.
Keep the original format instead? Resize image to 2 MB.
Other file-size targets
Nearby limits — each one opens the compressor already set to it:
Compress by format
Guides and presets for each format:
Compress under a file size
Keeps your image’s format — pick the limit you need:
JPEG under a file size
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this and 'resize image to 2 MB'?
This page always outputs JPEG. The other keeps your original format (PNG stays PNG, WebP stays WebP) while getting under 2 MB.
How many pixels fit in 2 MB?
For a detailed JPG photo, about 3560×2670 at medium quality or 4820×3620 at low quality. Simple graphics and scans can be much larger.
What quality will a 2 MB photo have?
Very good. There is room for a sharp, full-screen photo. The tool keeps the dimensions where it can and lowers compression quality first, so faces and text stay readable.
Is 2 MB the same as 2,000 KB?
Most forms count 1 MB as 1,024 KB (2,097,152 bytes). The tool uses that count, so the result fits under the limit.
Should I use JPG or WebP for 2 MB?
JPG is accepted everywhere and is the safe choice for forms. WebP holds about 30% more detail at the same size, ideal for websites that support it.
Why is my file still over 2 MB?
Very large or detailed images may not reach 2 MB by quality alone. Resize it first (for example to 3560 pixels wide) with the resizer, then compress again.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. They are read and compressed by your own browser and never leave your device. You can disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded and it will still work.