IMAGE TOOLS
Compress Image to 20KB
Make a photo 20KB or smaller for forms and uploads.
Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.
"Photo size should not exceed 20 KB" is a line you will find on many recruitment, exam, scholarship and government service forms. It is small enough that a straight phone photo will always be rejected, but big enough for a clear face photo once it is cropped. Choose your image here – the target is set to 20 KB – and get a file that passes the check on the first try.
How to Compress a Photo to 20KB
- Select your photo or drag it in. JPG, PNG and WebP are accepted.
- Leave the target at 20 KB, or type the exact limit your form shows.
- Click Compress image. Several quality levels are tried and the best one under 20 KB is kept.
- Download and upload it to the form.
Common 20KB Requirements
Bank and staff-selection recruitment portals have long asked for a photo of 20–50 KB and a signature of 10–20 KB, and e-PAN and other ID applications have used similar small limits. Rules change from one notification to the next, so always read the current instructions – this tool works with any number you enter.
Good Pixel Sizes for 20KB
- Passport-style photo: around 200 × 230 px to 350 × 450 px looks sharp at 20 KB.
- Signature: up to about 400 × 200 px fits comfortably.
- ID card scan: about 500 × 320 px keeps text legible.
If the form gives exact dimensions, set them first with Resize Image in Pixels or make a ready photo with Passport Size Photo, then compress.
Three Things That Make 20KB Photos Look Better
- Plain light background – a white or light blue wall compresses far better than a busy room.
- Even light – noise from dim indoor shots eats kilobytes.
- Tight crop – head and shoulders filling the frame, as most forms require anyway.
Private and Free
The photo never leaves your device – compression runs in your browser. No sign-up, no watermark and no limit.
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