The Shrink field guide

Every upload
has an answer.

Start with your limit or the problem you’re trying to solve. These guides explain what to check, how to use Shrink, and when a different step is needed.

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Make an iPhone photo smaller

Reduce photo file size on iPhone with a KB or MB target.

Read the guide 200 KB · Strict limits

Fit a strict 200 KB limit

Compress a photo to a 200 KB maximum on iPhone.

Read the guide 500 KB · Forms & listings

Get a photo under 500 KB

Make an iPhone photo fit a 500 KB upload limit with Shrink.

Read the guide 1 MB & 2 MB · Larger uploads

Meet a 1 MB or 2 MB limit

Reduce an iPhone photo to a 1 MB maximum, or use the 2 MB preset when more detail is allowed.

Read the guide Batch · Up to 20 photos

Compress up to 20 photos at once

Batch compress up to 20 iPhone photos to a chosen per-image size with Shrink.

Read the guide Troubleshooting · Upload errors

Fix “photo too large to upload”

Fix an iPhone photo upload error by checking file size, format, dimensions, and the selected copy.

Read the guide Email · Smaller attachments

Send lighter email attachments

Make iPhone photos smaller for email with Shrink.

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