Government forms have strict photo size limits (typically 20-50KB). This tool gives you precise quality and dimension control to meet those exact requirements — all in your browser, completely private.
UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, State PSC, and university applications all have specific photo size limits. Rejection for wrong file size means re-applying and wasting time.
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How to Compress Photo for Government Form — Meet Size Limits
- Upload your passport-size photo
- Set format to JPEG (required by most forms)
- Set quality to 50-65% depending on target size
- Set max width to 600-800px
- Compress and verify output meets the form requirement
- Download and upload to the application
Pro Tips
- For 20KB limit: quality 50%, max width 600px
- For 50KB limit: quality 65%, max width 800px
- For 100KB limit: quality 75%, max width 800px
- Always use JPEG — government forms rarely accept other formats
- White background compresses better than colored
Frequently Asked Questions
How to compress photo for SSC form?
JPEG format, quality 50-60%, max width 600px. This typically gives 10-20KB. Check the specific SSC notification for exact requirements.
Photo keeps getting rejected — why?
Common reasons: wrong format (must be JPEG), over size limit, wrong dimensions. Use this tool to set exact quality and max width to meet requirements.
What background for government photos?
White background is standard. It also compresses better, helping you stay under the KB limit.
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