Many competitive exam portals and government websites require photos under 20KB. This tool helps you resize and compress your image to meet that strict limit — all processing happens in your browser, completely private.
Indian competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, Banking), university admissions, and government job applications often mandate photo uploads under 20KB with specific dimensions.
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How to Resize Image to Under 20KB — For Exam Forms & Applications
- Upload your passport-size photo
- Set dimensions to 150×200px (standard for exam forms)
- Click Resize — the tool processes it instantly
- If still over 20KB, try 120×160px
- Download the resized image
Pro Tips
- Use JPG format — PNG will almost never fit in 20KB with a photo
- Crop tightly around face before resizing for better clarity
- A 150×200px JPG at 60% quality is typically 8-15KB
- White background photos compress better than colored ones
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make a photo exactly 20KB or less?
Resize to 150×200px in JPG format. If still over 20KB, reduce to 120×160px. Most passport photos at these dimensions are 8-18KB.
What size photo is needed for SSC/UPSC forms?
Most government exam portals require 150×200px or 100×120px, under 20KB, in JPG format. Check the specific exam notification for exact requirements.
Will reducing to 20KB make my photo blurry?
At 150×200px, the photo will look clear on screen and in print at small sizes. It is sufficient for ID/form purposes.
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