Compress image to 2 MB
Need a photo under 2 MB? Drop your image below and FileTinker compresses it to 2 MB or smaller right in your browser — nothing is uploaded. The target is preset to 2 MB, so just add your image and download.
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How to compress an image to 2 MB
- Drag your JPG, PNG or WebP into the box above — it's read straight into your browser, never uploaded.
- The target is already set to 2 MB; FileTinker re-encodes the image until it fits at or under that size.
- Preview the result and download. If 2 MB is too small for this image, you're told clearly instead of handed a broken file.
About compressing to 2 MB
Compressing to 2 MB reduces a photo's file size by re-encoding it more efficiently and, when needed, lowering quality slightly — handy for upload limits, email attachments and forms that cap files at 2 MB.
Everything runs in your browser, so your image never leaves your device. JPG and WebP reach small targets like this most easily; very small targets may trade away some visible quality.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress an image to 2 MB?
Drag your JPG, PNG or WebP into the tool above, leave the target at 2 MB, and press Compress. FileTinker shrinks it to 2 MB or under in your browser, then you download the result.
Will compressing to 2 MB reduce the quality?
Smaller targets mean more compression, so some quality is traded for size. FileTinker keeps the highest quality that still fits under 2 MB; if 2 MB is very small for a detailed photo, the tool tells you the closest size it could reach.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Compression happens entirely in your browser — your image never leaves your device and nothing is stored on a server.
Which formats can I compress to 2 MB?
JPG, PNG and WebP. The compressed file keeps its original format.