How to Reduce File Size of Photo on iPhone?

Open the Photos app and select the photo

Tap Share

Tap Mail

Choose a smaller image size when prompted

Send the email to yourself or save the attached smaller version

Use the Files app to export the photo in a smaller format if available

Turn on iCloud Photos with Optimize iPhone Storage

Use a Shortcuts automation to resize images before saving

Install a photo compression app from the App Store

Save the photo as JPEG instead of HEIC when exporting if needed

Crop the photo to reduce file size

Reduce the image resolution using an editing app

Use AirDrop or Messages only if the receiving app compresses the image

Avoid sending as original size when sharing

Delete duplicate or unnecessary photos to free storage

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