Limiting the File Size of an Image

I see how to resize images by change the pixels or dimensions but is there a way to limit the file size? For example, when submitting images for review some organizations set a limit on the size of the file, i.e, files may be now larger than 5MB. Other than byt trial and error is there a way to set a file size limit?
Thank you

Depends on the file format and what compression and optimization methods it uses. Generally JPEGs wil lbe most commonly used and a 5MB JPEG acan be whoppingly large, but its compression efficiency wil ldepend on the image content and chosen compression level a lot. Similarly, palette based formats like 8bit PNG wil lwork in some cases, but not all. per se there is no way to e.g. tell PS that you want to create a 5MB file. It's the otehr way around - you define the document size and the image saving/ export will create the file. anyway, In a time and day where people use Dropbox or otehr cloud-based services even from mobile devices all the time, file size limits on mail attachments or submission forms should be pretty much irrelevant.
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