Most sites have limitations for uploading images such as your photo or documents. Such an application exists for sites to handle a large database of photos without affecting overall site performance. So if you are trying to upload a photo or photocopy of a document, you can reduce the file size directly from your iPhone and Mac.
With better cameras, the file size of photos and scanning of documents has also increased drastically. These images are suitable for printing purposes. When it comes to sharing, you need to reduce the photo file size for a quick upload or transfer. If you have transferred these photos from Android to iPhone or Mac and want to reduce the image size, read on to learn how.
Reduce Photo File Size on iPhone
There is no native way to reduce photo file size on iPhone. You can’t even see the size of the photo file in the default Photos app. You will need to save the photos to the Apple Files app to view the size. Let’s look at the way to reduce image file size on iPhone.
1. Change Camera Capture Format
The most common form of photo and video formats may be why your camera photos take up so much space. Apple introduced the new High Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) format as an option to replace JPEG. HEIC provides high quality images in a smaller size. Follow the steps below to change the camera capture format.
Stage 1: Open the Settings app on iPhone.
Step 2: Proceed to the Camera section.
Stage 3: Go to Formats and select High Efficiency from the menu below.
This much. Now Apple will use the HEIC format to take pictures, which saves space and reduces the photo file size. However, these images still carry a few MB of weight. You’ll have to use a third-party app to reduce it further.
2. Use the Image Size App
As the name suggests, the Image Size app allows you to quickly and easily resize an image to the size you want. You can specify the output format using one of four measurement units: pixels, millimeters, centimeters, and inches. Go through the steps below.
Stage 1: Download the Image Size app from the link below.
Step 2: Open the app and allow it to access the library.
Stage 3: Select the Photo from the Photos app.
Step 4: Select Pixel from the menu above and enter the desired Width and Height for the photo.
Step 5: Use the Save, Share, Email or Print option at the bottom to export the image.
We like that the app offers live data in reduced file size before saving the image.
3. Send Picture to Yourself on WhatsApp or Telegram
Have you noticed how smaller most social media file sizes are than typical files? When you upload an image to social media and re-download it, the size is significantly reduced. You can apply this method to both photos and videos to reduce their size on your iPhone.
We have seen many users create a WhatsApp group with only one member – Self.
Open WhatsApp on your iPhone, create a group and start sending yourself photos. To download images in reduced size, you can save them from WhatsApp on iPhone or use the WhatsApp desktop app on Mac.
Reduce Photo File Size on Mac
The process is less complicated on Mac. The reason why it’s built-in way to reduce image file size on Mac. You can also change the image file type using the default Image Viewer app on Mac. Go through the steps below.
Stage 1: Send photos from iPhone to Mac using AirDrop or choose iCloud, Google Photos or OneDrive.
Step 2: Open the image using the default Image preview on Mac.
Stage 3: Go to File in the menu bar.
Step 4: Select Export from the menu below.
Step 5: macOS will ask you to choose the location and file type. Under the file type option you will have a slider to reduce the image size.
Step 6: Scroll down according to your requirements and the OS will calculate the approximate file size for you.
Press the Save button when you’re done.
Compress Images on iPhone and Mac
You can use the Mac’s default method to reduce the image size. It works flawlessly and requires no third-party app intervention to get things done.
Did you find another way to reduce the file size? Share your preference in the comments section below.
Next: Having trouble with AirDrop not sending files from iPhone to Mac? Read the troubleshooting guide below to fix the problem.
