diff --git a/validation/validate_image.py b/validation/validate_image.py
index 84ba3c260..aa6c7263e 100644
--- a/validation/validate_image.py
+++ b/validation/validate_image.py
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 from PIL import Image
 import sys
 
-MAX_ALLOWED_BANNER_IMAGE_SIZE = 50 * 1024
-MAX_ALLOWED_LOGO_IMAGE_SIZE = 10 * 1024
+MAX_ALLOWED_BANNER_IMAGE_SIZE = 5 * 1024 * 1024
+MAX_ALLOWED_LOGO_IMAGE_SIZE = 1 * 1024 * 1024
 # ToDo: discuss problem with MB-sized pictures with mentors, experts and BAs