Image Size Calculator

Estimate an image's file size from its dimensions.

Estimate of the uncompressed size. A real JPG or PNG file will be much smaller thanks to compression.

What is this tool?

Estimate an image’s uncompressed file size from its dimensions and color depth. Useful for understanding memory requirements, video frame sizes, and why compressed files are much smaller.

How to use it

  1. 1
    Enter width, height and color depth.
  2. 2
    The tool calculates uncompressed size.
  3. 3
    Review the estimate and note about compression.

Key features

Supported formats

Input: dimensions + bit depth. Output: estimated uncompressed size.

Good to know

This is the uncompressed (raw) size; real JPG/PNG files are much smaller due to compression.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my actual file smaller?

JPG and PNG use compression. The calculator shows the raw uncompressed size, which is an upper bound.

What color depth should I use?

8-bit per channel (24-bit RGB) is standard for most images; 32-bit includes an alpha (transparency) channel.

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