Resize Image to 1.2 MB
1.2 MB keeps a large, finely detailed photo — around 2400 pixels wide — while staying under the 1.5 MB limits many contests and galleries set. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Need different dimensions instead? Resize or convert.
Why compress to 1.2 MB?
1.2 MB is a common upload limit for email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes. At that size a JPG photo can be about 2760×2070 pixels at medium quality.
About 2760×2070 px fits
At medium quality a detailed JPG photo of roughly 2760×2070 pixels lands under 1.2 MB; at high quality about 1930×1440.
Typical use
1.2 MB limits are common for email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes.
2.9× smaller than a phone photo
A 12 MP phone photo is around 3–4 MB, so it must shrink about 2.9×. The tool lowers quality first and resizes only if needed.
Quality to expect
At 1.2 MB, quality is very good. There is room for a sharp, full-screen photo.
Scans and documents
A scanned A4 page of about 3330×4710 pixels usually fits, because text pages compress far better than photos.
Exact limit, checked
1.2 MB is measured as 1,258,291 bytes (1 KB = 1,024 bytes), the way most upload forms count it, so the file is never just over.
1.2 MB at a glance
| Limit in bytes | 1,258,291 bytes |
|---|---|
| Photo at high quality | about 1930×1440 px |
| Photo at medium quality | about 2760×2070 px |
| Photo at low quality | about 3730×2800 px |
| Scanned A4 document | about 3330×4710 px |
| Reduction from a 12 MP phone photo | about 2.9× |
| Output format | JPG (best for photos), WebP or PNG |
| Typical use | Email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes |
Compress an image to 1.2 MB in 3 steps
- Add your image — JPG, PNG, WebP or a phone photo.
- The target is already set to 1.2 MB. Leave “Remove EXIF metadata” ticked to save extra bytes.
- Click Compress and download a JPG under 1.2 MB.
New to image compression? Read the full compression guide.
Contest and gallery entries
Read the entry rules twice. Photo contests usually set both a pixel size (for example 2400 pixels on the long side) and a file limit. Resize to the pixel rule first, then compress here.
Keep it natural. Heavy sharpening and noise make files larger and compress badly. A clean edit fits the limit with better quality.
Colour profile. Export in sRGB so colours look the same on the judges' screens as on yours.
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 size should a photo contest entry be?
Follow the contest's rules; a common request is about 2400 pixels on the long side and under 1–2 MB.
How many pixels fit in 1.2 MB?
For a detailed JPG photo, about 2760×2070 at medium quality or 3730×2800 at low quality. Simple graphics and scans can be much larger.
What quality will a 1.2 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 1.2 MB the same as 1,200 KB?
Most forms count 1 MB as 1,024 KB (1,258,291 bytes). The tool uses that count, so the result fits under the limit.
Should I use JPG or WebP for 1.2 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 1.2 MB?
Very large or detailed images may not reach 1.2 MB by quality alone. Resize it first (for example to 2760 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.