Lighten

ONE LESS THING BEFORE YOU SEND

Too big to send?
Make it lighter.

Prepare photos and videos right on your iPhone. Smaller files, originals kept, ready for what’s next.

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Free download · Daily free allowance

Actual Lighten photo processing result screen
Original1.77 MBResult319.2 KB

From too big to ready to go.

01

Pick your file

Start in Photos, Files, or the system share sheet.

02

Make it fit

Choose a compression preference. Add a size limit, format or dimensions when needed.

03

Check, then share

Compare the same detail, then save to Photos or Files, or share.

IN ACTION

Choose. Prepare. Carry on.

A short look at the real app in use.

Read the walkthrough

Import the sample photo, choose Smaller, prepare the result, open synchronized comparison, then view the save and share actions. Numbers come from this actual run with the original dimensions and no crop.

Actual app screens and edited simulator footage. Results vary by file.

A smaller file. Details you can check.

Drag the divider to compare this sample with its actual output.

Sample photograph of an apricot dahlia beside a pale vaseOriginalResult

THIS SAMPLE

82%

smaller file

Original1.77 MB
Result319.2 KB

JPEG to JPEG, with original pixel dimensions. Results vary by source and settings.

Keep what matters.

Your originals stay

Save a separate result. No replacement or automatic deletion of your source files.

Live Photo and HDR support

Keep supported motion, HDR, location and more when the format and device allow it. Incompatible requirements are explained.

On-device processing

Lighten does not upload your media. System cloud-original downloads and Apple purchases are separate.

Start free. Do more with Pro.

One purchase for photos and videos.

Free download · Daily free allowance

Free

  • 3 photo exports and 1 video export per day
  • One saved rule
  • Single-file processing, crop and comparison

Your local in-app purchase screen shows the current price.

Ready for your next send.

Start with a photo.

Download on the App Store

Download and purchase availability depend on your App Store region.