Compress a photo
to 1 MB.
Upload a photo and BasePic makes it fit under 1 MB, at the best quality it can.
or drag and drop files anywhere on this page · paste an image with Ctrl+V
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How it works
- Upload a photo
Tap Upload photo and pick a JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP photo.
- Check the size
Resize opens on File size with 1 MB already picked. You can still crop or pick another size.
- Save and download
Tap Save & get link. The new photo shows its exact size in KB and pixels — tap Download, or copy its link.
When a site says 1 MB
Many websites, forms and support desks refuse photos over 1 MB, while photos from phones and cameras are often several MB. BasePic brings them under the limit.
Best quality that fits
BasePic tries a high JPEG quality first and lowers it until the photo fits. If even the lowest quality is too big, it makes the photo smaller in pixels and tries again.
Or skip the file
If you only need to show the photo, send the link instead: the full photo stays on BasePic and the link fits in any chat or email.
Saved as JPG
The result is a JPG. Transparent parts turn white. The new file carries no location or camera details, and the original photo does not change.
Compress to 1 MB: questions
How do I compress a photo to 1 MB?
Upload the photo on this page. Resize opens with 1 MB picked — tap Save & get link, then Download.
How do I compress to 2 MB or 500 KB?
Tap 2 MB or 500 KB on the File size tab, or type any size in KB under Custom.
Does it work with iPhone photos?
Yes. HEIC photos are turned into JPG in your browser first, then compressed like any other photo.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up and no watermark.