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# [How a 500KB Image Can Take 24MB in Memory—And What You Can Do About It](https://blog.cedricbahirwe.com/how-a-500kb-image-can-take-24mb-in-memoryand-what-you-can-do-about-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn why a 500KB image occupies 24MB of memory in apps and how to optimize memory usage efficiently

Mar 13, 2025 · 4 min read · blog.cedricbahirwe.com  
Updated Apr 24, 2025  
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