Compress JPG to 20 KB

Exam and government portals often cap the photo at 20 KB. Reaching that usually means resizing the image as well as compressing it.

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How to do it

Crop the photo to head and shoulders.

Resize it to the dimensions the form asks for.

Compress with the Image Compressor and check it is at or under 20 KB.

20 KB is small — plan for a resize

A full phone photo cannot reach 20 KB without looking rough. First scale the image down to the pixel size the form actually needs — often around 200 x 230 pixels for a passport-style photo — then compress. That combination reaches 20 KB while keeping the face clear.

Steps that work

Crop to just the head and shoulders.
Resize to the form's stated dimensions.
Compress, check the size, and nudge the dimensions down again if you are still over.

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Questions & Answers

Why can I not hit 20 KB by compressing alone?

A large photo holds far more detail than 20 KB can store. Reducing the pixel dimensions first is what makes the target reachable.

What size should a form photo be?

Many Indian exam forms expect roughly 200 x 230 pixels for the photo. Check the specific form for exact numbers.

Will the face still be clear at 20 KB?

Yes, if you resize sensibly first. The clarity problem comes from compressing a huge image, not from the 20 KB target itself.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.

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