Reduce your passport or ID photo to 50KB, 100KB or 200KB for visa applications and government portals. Instant, private, no server upload.
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP · Up to 20 images at once
Most visa and government portals require passport photos between 20KB and 200KB. Check your form's requirements and select the matching preset. 50KB and 100KB are the most common limits.
Click Select Images or drag and drop your JPG, PNG or WEBP file. Compression starts automatically — no waiting, no server upload.
Your compressed image appears instantly with a before/after size comparison. Click Download to save it.
Passport photos and ID photos are among the most commonly uploaded files on government portals, visa application systems, and online forms. These platforms typically impose strict file size limits — usually between 20KB and 200KB — to ensure fast processing and storage efficiency.
| Platform / Use Case | Size Limit | Recommended Target |
|---|---|---|
| US Visa (DS-160) | 240KB max | 200KB |
| UK Visa application | 6MB max | 200KB |
| Indian government portals | 20–50KB | 20KB or 50KB |
| University admission forms | 100–200KB | 100KB |
| Bank KYC / account opening | 100–200KB | 100KB |
| Online exam registration | 50–200KB | 50KB |
Passport photos and ID photos contain sensitive personal information. Our tool processes all images entirely inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API — your photos are never sent to any server, never stored, and never seen by anyone other than you. This makes it completely safe for sensitive documents.
Every country has different technical requirements for passport and visa photos. The table below covers the most common portals. File size is only one requirement — always verify pixel dimensions and background color with the official portal before submitting.
| Country / Portal | File Size | Dimensions | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA – DS-160 Visa | 10 KB – 240 KB | 600 × 600 px | White or off-white |
| UK – UKVI Visa | 50 KB – 6 MB | 600 × 750 px | Cream or light grey |
| Schengen / EU Visa | 50 KB – 200 KB | 35 × 45 mm | White or light grey |
| India – Passport Seva | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 200 px | White |
| India – UPSC / SSC / IBPS | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 × 230 px | White |
| Canada – eTA / Visa | Up to 4 MB | 420 × 540 px | White |
| Australia – ImmiAccount | Up to 5 MB | 900 × 900 px | White or light grey |
File size is the easiest requirement to fix — this tool handles it in seconds. But most passport photo rejections are caused by other issues that you need to fix before compressing:
Wrong pixel dimensions: If the portal requires 600×600 px and your photo is 1200×800 px, resize it first using your phone's crop tool or any free image editor. This tool does not resize — it only reduces file size.
Background not white: Many portals use automated background detection. If your background is off-white, cream, or has shadows, the portal may reject the photo automatically. Use a white wall or a background removal tool before compressing.
Face not centered or too small: Most standards require the face to occupy 70–80% of the frame. If there is too much empty space above the head or below the chin, crop the photo before uploading here.
Glasses or head covering: US, UK, and most EU visa applications no longer accept photos with glasses. Religious head coverings are generally accepted if the face is fully visible.
After compressing, open the downloaded file and check: (1) the file size shown in your file manager matches the portal's limit, (2) the pixel dimensions match (right-click → Get Info on Mac, or Properties on Windows), and (3) the image looks sharp and the face is clearly visible. If all three are correct, your photo is ready to upload.
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