How to reduce photo file size on iPhone and Mac

REDUCING THE FILE SIZE OF PHOTOS ON IPHONE

There is no native way to reduce the file size of photos on the iPhone. You can't even see the photo file size in the default Photos app. You must save the photo to the Apple Files app to view the size. Let’s see how to reduce image file size on iPhone.

1. Change Camera Capture Format

The most common picture and video formats are probably the reason why your camera pictures take up so much space. Apple has introduced the new High Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) format as an alternative to JPEG. HEIC provides high-quality images in small sizes. Follow the steps below to change camera capture format.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down to the camera section.

Step 3: Navigate to "Format" and select "Efficient" from the following menu.

That’s it, now Apple will use the HEIC format for photos taken, which saves space and reduces photo file size. However, these photos still weigh several megabytes. To reduce further, you need to use third-party applications.

2. Use the Image Size App

As the name suggests, the Image Size App allows you to quickly and easily resize your images to any size you like. You can specify the output format using one of four units of measurement: pixels, millimeters, centimeters, and inches. Follow the steps below.

Step One:Download the Image Size app from the link below.

iPhone image download size

Step 2:Open the application and allow it to access the library.

Step 3: Select a photo from the Photos app.

Step 4: Select Pixels from the menu above and enter the desired width and height for your photo.

##Step 5:Use "Save", "Share", "Email" or "Print" option exports the image.

We like how the app provides real-time data while reducing file size before you save the image.

3. Send image to yourself on WhatsApp or Telegram

Have you ever noticed that most social media files are smaller in size than regular files? When you upload an image on social media and re-download it, the size of the image is significantly reduced. You can apply this method to photos and videos to reduce their size on iPhone.

We have seen many users create WhatsApp groups with only one member – Self.

Open WhatsApp on your iPhone, create a group, and start sending photos to yourself. You can save images from WhatsApp on your iPhone or download them in reduced size using the WhatsApp desktop app on your Mac.

Reduce Photo File Size on MAC

The process is less complicated on Mac. The reason is the built-in way to reduce image file size on Mac. You can also change the image file type using the default image viewer application on your Mac. Follow the steps below.

Step One: Use AirDrop to send photos from iPhone to Mac, or choose iCloud, Google photos or OneDrive.

Step Two: Open the image using the default image preview on your Mac.

Step 3: Go to "File" on the menu bar.

Step 4: Select Export from the following menu.

Step Five: macOS will ask you to select a location and file type. Under the "File Type" option, you will have a slider to reduce the image size.

Step 6: Slide it down according to your needs and the operating system will calculate the approximate file size for you.

Click the Save button when finished.

COMPRESSION IMAGES ON IPHONE AND MAC

You can use your Mac's default method to reduce image size. It works flawlessly and completes the task without the intervention of third-party applications.

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