Resize Image to 1.5 MB
1.5 MB gives plenty of room for a sharp, full-size photo. This page opens the compressor with a 1.5 MB target already set — decimal limits work too. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Need different dimensions instead? Resize or convert.
Why compress to 1.5 MB?
1.5 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 3080×2310 pixels at medium quality.
About 3080×2310 px fits
At medium quality a detailed JPG photo of roughly 3080×2310 pixels lands under 1.5 MB; at high quality about 2150×1610.
Typical use
1.5 MB limits are common for email attachments, document portals and upload limits measured in megabytes.
2.3× smaller than a phone photo
A 12 MP phone photo is around 3–4 MB, so it must shrink about 2.3×. The tool lowers quality first and resizes only if needed.
Quality to expect
At 1.5 MB, quality is very good. There is room for a sharp, full-screen photo.
Scans and documents
A scanned A4 page of about 3720×5270 pixels usually fits, because text pages compress far better than photos.
Exact limit, checked
1.5 MB is measured as 1,572,864 bytes (1 KB = 1,024 bytes), the way most upload forms count it, so the file is never just over.
1.5 MB at a glance
| Limit in bytes | 1,572,864 bytes |
|---|---|
| Photo at high quality | about 2150×1610 px |
| Photo at medium quality | about 3080×2310 px |
| Photo at low quality | about 4180×3130 px |
| Scanned A4 document | about 3720×5270 px |
| Reduction from a 12 MP phone photo | about 2.3× |
| 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 1.5 MB in 3 steps
- Add your image — JPG, PNG, WebP or a phone photo.
- The target is already set to 1.5 MB. Leave “Remove EXIF metadata” ticked to save extra bytes.
- Click Compress and download a JPG under 1.5 MB.
New to image compression? Read the full compression guide.
Working with a 1.5 MB limit
1.5 MB is 1,536 KB in the way most forms count it. At that size a full-resolution phone photo keeps nearly all of its detail.
Decimals are fine. The target box accepts any number — 1.5, 1.8, 2.5 — so you can match whatever limit a form states exactly.
Which images are over 1.5 MB? Mostly HDR phone photos, high-megapixel camera files and PNG screenshots of large screens. The first two compress easily; for screenshots, converting to JPG helps most.
Scanned multi-page documents should be compressed page by page, then combined with JPG to PDF if needed.
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
How many KB is 1.5 MB?
1,536 KB when 1 MB is counted as 1024 KB, which is how this tool and most upload forms count.
How many pixels fit in 1.5 MB?
For a detailed JPG photo, about 3080×2310 at medium quality or 4180×3130 at low quality. Simple graphics and scans can be much larger.
What quality will a 1.5 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 1.5 MB the same as 1,500 KB?
Most forms count 1 MB as 1,024 KB (1,572,864 bytes). The tool uses that count, so the result fits under the limit.
Should I use JPG or WebP for 1.5 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 1.5 MB?
Very large or detailed images may not reach 1.5 MB by quality alone. Resize it first (for example to 3080 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.