How to Compress a Photo to 20KB (Passport/ID Style, 2026)
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Quick Answer
To compress a photo to 20KB: use FileCurve Passport Photo tool, set dimensions to 200×230 (standard Indian passport photo), output as JPG at quality 60. Result is typically 15–25KB. For a full photo (not cropped), resize to 350×450px with JPG quality 50.
Step-by-step
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Upload your photo to FileCurve Passport Photo tool.
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Crop to 200×230px (standard passport dimensions) or 350×450px for larger portals.
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Set background to white if the form requires it.
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Set output to JPG, quality 55–60.
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Verify output size is 15–25KB.
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Download and upload to the government portal.
Expected output
Format
JPG, 200×230 or 350×450px
Quality setting
JPG quality 55–60
Estimated size
15–25KB
Why you might need this
- →UIDAI/Aadhaar correction (photo must be 20KB JPG)
- →EPFO portal photo uploads
- →SSC, RRB, IBPS competitive exam photo uploads
- →Passport Seva portal (photo cap 10–20KB)
Troubleshooting
UIDAI portal rejects file even though size is right
UIDAI requires exact dimensions AND file type (JPG only). Use the Passport Photo tool for exact specs.
Face looks grainy at 20KB
Unavoidable at this size. Make sure the source is sharp and the crop is tight to the face.
Frequently asked questions
Why do Indian government portals require 20KB?
Legacy server capacity. These portals were built in the 2000s with tiny storage quotas. 20KB caps remain for backwards compatibility.
What dimensions for a 20KB photo?
Usually 200×230px for passport-style or 350×450px for general forms. Always check your portal's exact spec.
Will the face still be recognizable at 20KB?
Yes at 200×230px and JPG quality 55+. Below 15KB, faces start to blur noticeably.