How to compress a photo to 20 KB
- Add your photo.
- Check the color for any transparent areas.
- Select Compress Photo to 20KB and download it.
About this tool
A limit of 20 KB is tight for a phone photo that starts at several megabytes. Your photo is reduced in pixels and quality together, so it stays recognizable and lands just below 20 KB. It saves as a plain JPG, which forms accept.
Common questions
Will my face still be clear at 20 KB?
Yes, for a form photo. Pixels are reduced first where needed, because a smaller sharp picture looks clearer than a large blocky one. Crop close to your head and shoulders for the clearest result.
My form says 10 to 20 KB. Is that covered?
Yes. The file lands close to 20 KB, which is inside that range. For a very simple image, set Minimum size to 10.
Is it free to use?
Yes. There's no sign-up, and nothing is added to your file unless you ask for it.
What happens to my files?
Your files are only used to run the tool you chose, and they're deleted automatically after about 24 hours.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It all works in your browser, on any computer or phone.