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How to compress an image
- Upload your JPG, PNG, or WEBP image by clicking the upload area or dragging the file onto it.
- Enter the target file size in KB (for example 20 or 50) that your form or portal requires.
- Click Compress. The tool lowers JPEG quality and, if needed, scales the image down until it hits your target.
- Check the new file size shown, then click Download Image to save the compressed photo.
Why you might need this
Most exam and government portals enforce a strict photo file-size window — SSC, IBPS, and many state exams ask for 20–50 KB, while others set a hard maximum like 100 KB. If your photo is even a few KB over, the upload fails with messages such as “File size must be between 20KB and 50KB” and the form won't submit. This tool brings an oversize photo back under the limit in seconds, without installing anything.
It's equally useful for email signatures, online forms, and scholarship portals that cap uploads at a small size. Because processing happens entirely in your browser, your image is never uploaded to a server — which matters when the photo is for an ID or application.
If your problem is the opposite — a portal complaining the file is too small — use the Increase Image Size tool to bump it up. Need exact pixel dimensions and a name/date stamp as well? The Photo Editor handles resize, compress, and print in one place.
Common photo upload size limits
| Application / portal | Photo max size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS) | 20–50 KB | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| IBPS PO / Clerk | 20–50 KB | 200 × 230 px |
| UPSC CSE | 20–300 KB | Varies by post |
| RBI Assistant | ≤ 40 KB | 200 × 230 px |
| Most state PSC exams | 20–100 KB | Check the notification |
| Email / web forms | ≤ 100 KB | Varies by service |
Limits change each cycle — always confirm against the official notification before uploading.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a photo to 20 KB or 50 KB?
Upload the image, type 20 (or 50) in the Target Size field, and click Compress. The tool reduces JPEG quality and rescales until the output is at or under your target, then you download it.
Will compressing reduce the photo quality?
Some quality loss is unavoidable when shrinking to a small KB target, but the tool uses the highest JPEG quality that still fits your limit, so the result stays clear enough for form photos.
What image formats can I compress?
JPG, PNG, and WEBP. The compressed output is a JPG, which gives the smallest size for photos.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Compression runs locally in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
The portal says my photo is under the minimum KB — what do I do?
That's the opposite problem. Use the Increase Image Size tool to raise the file size to the required minimum without changing how the photo looks.
Can I set exact pixel dimensions too?
This tool focuses on KB size. For exact dimensions plus KB control and a name/date stamp, use the Photo Editor.