Compress Image to 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, or 200KB
Compress JPEG, PNG, or WebP images to an exact KB target without changing pixel dimensions. Built for passport, visa, and government portals that reject photos for being too large.
Common Government Portal Upload Limits
If your photo is over the portal's limit, compress it first:
| Portal | File Size Limit |
|---|---|
| India VFS (passport, visa) | 10 – 20 KB |
| US State Department (renewal) | up to 240 KB |
| Schengen visa (varies by consulate) | up to 300 KB |
| UK passport online | up to 6 MB |
| Canadian IRCC | up to 240 KB |
| Australian passport | up to 1 MB |
Limits can change — always verify with the portal's official help page before submitting.
How to Compress a Passport Photo to the Right Size
Find the portal's size limit
The portal's error message or help page will tell you the maximum allowed size. Indian passport applications cap at 20 KB. Most others are 100–300 KB.
Upload and set the target
Upload your photo above, type the target size in KB, and click Compress. The tool tries multiple quality settings until the output fits.
Download and re-submit
Download the compressed JPEG and upload it to the portal. If it's still rejected, try a lower target — portals sometimes round down when checking.
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Get Compliant Passport Photo — $1Frequently Asked Questions
How do I compress an image to a specific size in KB?
Upload your image, enter the target size in KB, and click Compress. The tool steps down JPEG quality until the output fits under your target. Common targets for passport and visa portals: 20 KB (India VFS), 50 KB, 100 KB, and 200 KB.
Why does my government portal reject my passport photo for being too large?
Many portals cap upload size to keep their systems fast. Indian passport applications limit photos to 20 KB. Schengen visa portals often cap at 300 KB. US State Department online renewals cap at 240 KB. If your photo exceeds the limit, the portal rejects it immediately — even if the dimensions and background are correct.
Will compressing reduce my photo's quality?
Some quality loss is unavoidable when you target a small file size. The tool uses JPEG encoding, which is lossy but visually clean at quality 80+. For passport photos at 100 KB or higher, you won't see any visible difference. Below 50 KB, you may notice slight softness.
Does this tool keep my dimensions the same?
Yes. Compression only changes the JPEG quality, not the pixel dimensions. Your photo stays exactly as wide and tall as the original. If your image is over 4096 pixels on one edge, it will be auto-downscaled to fit the browser's canvas limit, and you'll see a notice.
What image formats can I upload?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP. The output is always JPEG because JPEG gives the best size-to-quality ratio for photos and is the format most government portals require.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. All compression happens inside your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.